Symptomatic Aortic Valve Mass - Cardiac Work-Up Challenges and Role of Computed Tomography Angiography: A Case Report.

Braz J Cardiovasc Surg

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery Miami Florida Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida.

Published: August 2019

Cardiac papillary fibroelastoma are rare, benign cardiac tumors that may lead to lethal complications from embolization or valvular dysfunction if left untreated. When working up symptomatic tumors with concomitant angina, traditional diagnostic studies such as cardiac catheterization may predispose the patient to embolic complications if the mass is located in the path of the catheter. Newer, non-invasive diagnostic testing, such as cardiac magnetic resonance imaging or dynamic computed tomography angiography, may be considered in lieu of invasive approaches to avoid potentially devastating complications. We herein present a case report of a 77-year-old female with a symptomatic aortic valve tumor and describe our diagnostic strategy and management.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.21470/1678-9741-2018-0151DOI Listing

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