JCCVS

Journal of Cardiology & Cardiovascular Surgery scientific, open-access, double-blind peer-reviewed journal covering a wide spectrum of topics in cardiology and cardiovascular surgery.

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Recurrent cardiac papillary fibroelastoma with multiple organ embolism. Is it really benign? A case report
Cardiac papillary fibroelastomas are the second most common benign heart tumor after myxomas. They are usually asymptomatic but may cause embolic symptoms. In this case report, we present a patient who developed acute thrombosis in the lower extremity and was operated for cardiac papillary fibroelastoma in addition to embolectomy. In addition, tumor recurrence developed 2 years later, multiple embolisms occurred in the kidney and spleen, and aortic valve replacement was performed.


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Volume 3, Issue 2, 2025
Page : 40-42
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