Symptomatic Aortic Valve Mass - Cardiac Work-Up Challenges and Role of Computed Tomography Angiography: A Case Report.
Braz J Cardiovasc Surg 2019;
34:499-502. [PMID:
31454208 PMCID:
PMC6713383 DOI:
10.21470/1678-9741-2018-0151]
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Abstract
Cardiac papillary fibroelastoma are rare, benign cardiac tumors that may lead to
lethal complications from embolization or valvular dysfunction if left
untreated. When working up symptomatic tumors with concomitant angina,
traditional diagnostic studies such as cardiac catheterization may predispose
the patient to embolic complications if the mass is located in the path of the
catheter. Newer, non-invasive diagnostic testing, such as cardiac magnetic
resonance imaging or dynamic computed tomography angiography, may be considered
in lieu of invasive approaches to avoid potentially devastating complications.
We herein present a case report of a 77-year-old female with a symptomatic
aortic valve tumor and describe our diagnostic strategy and management.
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