Myxoma of the aortic valve

Ann Thorac Surg. 1997 Jan;63(1):234-6. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(96)00771-0.

Abstract

Myxoma of the aortic valve is exceedingly uncommon. In this article, we report a 58-year-old man with myxoma arising from the aortic valve. Aortic valve replacement was performed, and postoperative histologic examination showed myxoma of aortic valve.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aortic Valve
  • Heart Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Heart Neoplasms / surgery
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myxoma / diagnosis*
  • Myxoma / surgery