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Review
. 2010 Mar;25(2):198-205.
doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8191.2009.00993.x. Epub 2010 Feb 9.

Papillary fibroelastoma: insight to a primary cardiac valve tumor

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Papillary fibroelastoma: insight to a primary cardiac valve tumor

Giovanni Mariscalco et al. J Card Surg. 2010 Mar.

Abstract

Papillary fibroelastomas are rare benign cardiac tumors. Although they have minimal hemodynamic effects, their propensity for embolization can result in serious morbidity. The pathophysiology and management of these tumors is the subject of this review.

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