Multimodality imaging approach for a transient ischemic stroke as a
first manifestation of papillary fibroelastoma
- Mariana Garcia-Villarejo,
- Alexandra Arias-Mendoza,
- Rodrigo Gopar-Nieto,
- Diego Arazia-Garaygordobil,
- Hector Gonzalez-Pacheco,
- Aranda-Fraustro Alberto,
- Hugo Rodriguez-Zanella,
- Daniel Sierra-Lara Martínez
Mariana Garcia-Villarejo
Instituto Nacional de Cardiologia Ignacio Chavez
Author ProfileAlexandra Arias-Mendoza
Instituto Nacional de Cardiologia Ignacio Chavez
Author ProfileRodrigo Gopar-Nieto
Instituto Nacional de Cardiologia Ignacio Chavez
Author ProfileDiego Arazia-Garaygordobil
Instituto Nacional de Cardiologia Ignacio Chavez
Author ProfileHector Gonzalez-Pacheco
Instituto Nacional de Cardiologia Ignacio Chavez
Author ProfileAranda-Fraustro Alberto
Instituto Nacional de Cardiologia Ignacio Chavez
Author ProfileHugo Rodriguez-Zanella
Instituto Nacional de Cardiologia Ignacio Chavez
Author ProfileAbstract
Cardiac tumors are rare but should be considered in differential
diagnoses for cardiovascular masses. This case describes a 62-year-old
woman with multiple comorbidities presenting with neurological symptoms
and a cardiac mass identified on imaging. The tumor, confirmed as a
papillary fibroelastoma, was surgically removed due to embolic risk.
Imaging modalities including echocardiography and cardiac MRI aided in
diagnosis and surgical planning, leading to successful excision without
complications. This case underscores the importance of recognizing rare
cardiac tumors like papillary fibroelastoma, which can cause significant
embolic events, necessitating prompt diagnosis and intervention to
prevent further complications.27 Nov 2024Submitted to Echocardiography 03 Dec 2024Submission Checks Completed
03 Dec 2024Assigned to Editor
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