Echocardiography remains the standard for the diagnostic evaluation of left ventricular tumors: a case report with anatomical correlation

Eur J Echocardiogr. 2007 Oct;8(5):401-3. doi: 10.1016/j.euje.2006.06.009. Epub 2006 Jul 28.

Abstract

Primary cardiac tumors are rare. Although the majority are benign, they may cause significant morbidity and mortality. Two-dimensional transthoracic echocardiography (2D-TTE) is the primary imaging modality for the diagnosis of cardiac tumors. New and more complex non-invasive imaging modalities, such as cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR), do not always provide an added value. This is illustrated in the presented case report of a papillary fibroelastoma (PFE).

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Contrast Media
  • Echocardiography*
  • Female
  • Fibroma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Fibroma / surgery
  • Heart Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Heart Neoplasms / surgery
  • Heart Ventricles
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Phospholipids
  • Sulfur Hexafluoride

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Phospholipids
  • contrast agent BR1
  • Sulfur Hexafluoride