A rare case of papillary fibroelastoma presenting as a left ventricular mass

We present a case of a 59 year old female, symptomatic of atypical chest pain, whom was found to have a left ventricular mass, later confirmed to be a papillary fibroelastoma on histology following surgical excision.Cardiac papillary fibroelastomas are an infrequent finding within cardiac tumours, and more commonly involve cardiac valves. Symptoms are often related to their mass effect, and vary with regards to their position in the heart. CPFEs are benign in nature, however pose a cardio-embolic risk, and often require surgical excisionThis paper presents a summary of the 39 cases of CPFEs involving the left ventricle published previously in English literature; together with summary of symptoms, and surgical approach. The aim of this paper is to bring to light the various presentations of CPFEs, together with a summary of previously performed management options.
Source: Journal of Indian College of Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research