Cardiac papillary fibroelastoma: Report of a surgical series

Introduction: Papillary fibroelastoma (PFE) is a rare primary benign tumor of cardiac origin that predominantly affects the cardiac valves. Although most patients are asymptomatic, serious complications may result given their propensity for embolization. Advances in imaging technology have enabled e...

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Main Authors: Joana Duarte Rodrigues, João Ferreira, Jorge Almeida, Manuel Campelo, Maria Júlia Maciel, Paulo Pinho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-12-01
Series:Revista Portuguesa de Cardiologia (English Edition)
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2174204918304227