Large papillary fibroelastoma of right atrium, an unusual case of respiratory distress in a young man

Abstract Background Papillary fibroelastomas are rare but benign cardiac tumour that are often found on cardiac valvular surfaces. Their clinical manifestations ranging from clinically asymptomatic to substantial complications that are usually secondary to systemic embolism. Multiple theories have b...

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Main Authors: Yan Le Ho, Pui Fong Ng, Sotheenathan Krishinan, Basheer Ahamed Abdul Kareem
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-021-01526-7