A Rare Case of Large Nonvalvular Papillary Fibroelastoma Manifesting As Vertigo and Exertional Dyspnea

A Rare Case of Large Nonvalvular Papillary Fibroelastoma Manifesting As Vertigo and Exertional Dyspnea Publisher

Behjati M¹ ; Mirmohammadsadeghi M¹ ; Abadi E¹ ; Paknahad MH¹ ; Adibhajbagheri P¹

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1. Department of Cardiology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Source: Journal of the Saudi Heart Association Published:2024

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Background: Papillary fibroelastoma (PFE) is an uncommon benign cardiac tumor, typically arising from valvular structures. Nonvalvular PFEs are exceedingly rare and may present with diverse symptoms. Case presentation: We present a case of a 46-year-old woman with positional vertigo and exertional dyspnea. Transthoracic echocardiography revealed a mobile oval-shaped mass in the left ventricle. Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging suggested a large papillary fibroelastoma. The tumor was successfully resected, and histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis. Conclusion: This case highlights the importance of thorough imaging and surgical intervention in managing large, nonvalvular PFEs, which, although rare, can lead to significant complications. © 2024 Saudi Heart Association.

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MLA	Behjati M, et al.. "A Rare Case of Large Nonvalvular Papillary Fibroelastoma Manifesting As Vertigo and Exertional Dyspnea." Journal of the Saudi Heart Association, vol. 36, no. 3, 2024, pp. 237-241.
APA	Behjati M, Mirmohammadsadeghi M, Abadi E, Paknahad MH, Adibhajbagheri P (2024). A Rare Case of Large Nonvalvular Papillary Fibroelastoma Manifesting As Vertigo and Exertional Dyspnea. Journal of the Saudi Heart Association, 36(3), 237-241.
Chicago	Behjati M, Mirmohammadsadeghi M, Abadi E, Paknahad MH, Adibhajbagheri P. "A Rare Case of Large Nonvalvular Papillary Fibroelastoma Manifesting As Vertigo and Exertional Dyspnea." Journal of the Saudi Heart Association 36, no. 3 (2024): 237-241.
Harvard	Behjati M et al. (2024) 'A Rare Case of Large Nonvalvular Papillary Fibroelastoma Manifesting As Vertigo and Exertional Dyspnea', Journal of the Saudi Heart Association, 36(3), pp. 237-241.
Vancouver	Behjati M, Mirmohammadsadeghi M, Abadi E, Paknahad MH, Adibhajbagheri P. A Rare Case of Large Nonvalvular Papillary Fibroelastoma Manifesting As Vertigo and Exertional Dyspnea. Journal of the Saudi Heart Association. 2024;36(3):237-241.
BibTex	@article{ author = {Behjati M and Mirmohammadsadeghi M and Abadi E and Paknahad MH and Adibhajbagheri P}, title = {A Rare Case of Large Nonvalvular Papillary Fibroelastoma Manifesting As Vertigo and Exertional Dyspnea}, journal = {Journal of the Saudi Heart Association}, volume = {36}, number = {3}, pages = {237-241}, year = {2024} }
RIS	TY - JOUR AU - Behjati M AU - Mirmohammadsadeghi M AU - Abadi E AU - Paknahad MH AU - Adibhajbagheri P TI - A Rare Case of Large Nonvalvular Papillary Fibroelastoma Manifesting As Vertigo and Exertional Dyspnea JO - Journal of the Saudi Heart Association VL - 36 IS - 3 SP - 237 EP - 241 PY - 2024 ER -

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