JCCVS
Journal of Cardiology & Cardiovascular Surgery

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Recurrent cardiac papillary fibroelastoma with multiple organ embolism. Is it really benign? A case report
Abstract
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.

Keywords : Cardiac papillary fibroelastoma, heart tumor, embolism

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Article available in :
Volume 3, Issue 2, 2025
Page : 40-42
https://doi.org/10.51271/JCCVS-0056
Article Information
Received : 05 May 2025
Accepted : 25 Haz 2025
Published : 27 Haz 2025
Corresponding Author :

Osman Fehmi Beyazal: Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, İstanbul, Turkiye

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Citation : Beyazal OF, Kandemir Ö, Sapmaz İ, Zorlutuna Y. Recurrent cardiac papillary fibroelastoma with multiple organ embolism. Is it really benign?: a case report. J Cardiol Cardiovasc Surg. 2025;3(2):40-42.

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