Lipoma of the Mitral Valve

Described herein is a 67-year-old morbidly obese man who had a lipoma excised from his posterior mitral leaflet after it was found by echocardiogram. Findings in 6 other previously reported cases are reviewed.

Source: The American Journal of Cardiology - January 4, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: William C. Roberts, Paul A. Grayburn, Baron L. Hamman Source Type: research