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Découverte fortuite d’un Fibroélastome Mitro-aortique

Author(s) Z. BENNOUI
Country Algeria
Abstract Papillary fibroelastoma is a rare, benign primary tumor that can remain asymptomatic for a long time. The clinical presentation can include embolic events (ischemic stroke, mesenteric ischemia, limb ischemia) or valvular obstruction. The diagnosis is made using transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography, as well as cardiac MRI. Surgical treatment is the only curative therapeutic option, preventing the risk of embolic recurrence. We report the case of a 65-year-old diabetic female patient hospitalized in neurology due to a hemorrhagic stroke, who was referred to cardiology for an etiological workup. The patient had untreated, previously unknown hypertension, which was the cause of the cerebral hemorrhage. In the echocardiogram, we found two masses : one on the anterior mitral valve and the other on the anterior right aortic sigmoid valve. A mitro-aortic fibroelastoma was suspected and confirmed by cardiac MRI. This is a serendipitous discovery of this benign tumor. We will review this rare entity, its diagnostic modalities, and therapeutic approaches.
Keywords fibroelastoma, serendipitous discovery, embolic event, transthoracic echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography, cardiac MRI, therapeutic modalities.
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 6, Issue 3, May-June 2024
Published On 2024-05-09
Cite This Découverte fortuite d’un Fibroélastome Mitro-aortique - Z. BENNOUI - IJFMR Volume 6, Issue 3, May-June 2024. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i03.19762
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i03.19762
Short DOI https://doi.org/gttvfp

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