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Two adult patients with previous transient cerebral ischemic attacks (TIAs) or chest oppression were referred for further investigation. A swaying pedicled tumor was detected in the left atrium of the former patient and in the left coronary cusp of the latter by echocardiography. The TIA, or angina-like attack, was anticipated to be caused by thromboembolism of the tumor. Both patients underwent tumor extirpation. The histological findings demonstrated that both tumors were benign papillary fibroelastoma limited to the endocardium/endothelium layer. In conclusion, early surgical resection of a cardiac papillary fibroelastoma should be performed.
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Kurobe, H., Kanbara, T., Yoshida, H. et al. Successful early resection of cardiac papillary fibroelastomas. Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 59, 191–194 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11748-010-0654-3
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