Journal of Cardiovascular Ultrasound  2008;16(3):99-101

doi:10.4250/jcu.2008.16.3.99

Papillary Fibroelastoma of Pulmonary Valve Mimicking Infective Endocarditis.

Hyun Ju YOON 1 ; Soo Hyun KIM ; Sook Hee CHO ; Kye Hun KIM ; Younggeun AHN ; Myung Ho JEONG ; Jung Gwan CHO ; Jong Chun PARK ; Jung Chaee KANG

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Keywords

Fibroelastoma; Pulmonary valve

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

English

Abstract

In this report, we describe a case of previous undiagnosed masses of the pulmonary valve mimicking infective endocarditis that were incidentally found during the work-up of a 62-year-old woman, who was presented with abdominal discomfort and dyspepsia. The pathologic findings were characteristics of a papillary fibroelastoma. Although benign, papillary fibroelastomas have the potential to cause lethal embolic events such as stroke, myocardial infarction, and pulmonary embolism are reported in some cases. Tumor identification and surgical excision are important to prevent such complications.