Michele Di Summa1, Federica Iezzi1. 1. Division of Cardiac Surgery, Spitali Europian - GVM Care & Research, Tiranë, Albania.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Fibroelastomas account for less than 10% of all cardiac tumors, representing the most common valvular and the second most common cardiac benign tumor, following myxomas.Fibroelastomas are histologically benign, but they can result in life-threatening complications such as stroke, acute valvular dysfunction, embolism, ventricular fibrillation, and sudden death. METHODS: A valve-sparing technique with simple shave excision of the tumor was undertaken with success. RESULTS: Surgical resection should be offered to all patients who have symptoms and to asymptomatic patients who have pedunculated lesions or tumors larger than 1 cm in diameter. Valve-sparing excision produces good long-term results in most instances. CONCLUSION: We report our surgical experience of a giant fibroelastoma in the aortic valve.<Learning objective: Medical and surgical management of giant fibroelastoma of aortic valve.>.
BACKGROUND: Fibroelastomas account for less than 10% of all cardiac tumors, representing the most common valvular and the second most common cardiac benign tumor, following myxomas.Fibroelastomas are histologically benign, but they can result in life-threatening complications such as stroke, acute valvular dysfunction, embolism, ventricular fibrillation, and sudden death. METHODS: A valve-sparing technique with simple shave excision of the tumor was undertaken with success. RESULTS: Surgical resection should be offered to all patients who have symptoms and to asymptomatic patients who have pedunculated lesions or tumors larger than 1 cm in diameter. Valve-sparing excision produces good long-term results in most instances. CONCLUSION: We report our surgical experience of a giant fibroelastoma in the aortic valve.<Learning objective: Medical and surgical management of giant fibroelastoma of aortic valve.>.
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