Primary cardiac fibroma: a rising giant in a small cavity--size does matter

Heart Surg Forum. 2008;11(3):E134-6. doi: 10.1532/HSF98.20081001.

Abstract

We report the case of a 5-month-old girl who presented with cardiac failure due to a cardiac fibroma originating from the interventricular septum. We also include some remarks about the etiology and the most favorable therapeutic strategy for the disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Female
  • Fibroma / complications
  • Fibroma / surgery*
  • Heart Failure / etiology*
  • Heart Failure / prevention & control*
  • Heart Neoplasms / complications
  • Heart Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ventricular Septum / surgery