Cavernous hemangioma replacing the septal leaflet of the tricuspid valve

J Card Surg. 2010 Sep;25(5):524-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8191.2010.01064.x.

Abstract

Heart valve hemangioma is a rare finding. Here, we report a case of a hemangioma completely replacing the septal leaflet of the tricuspid valve. Preoperative imaging studies and operative anatomy are described.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anastomosis, Surgical
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Cardiopulmonary Bypass / methods
  • Diagnostic Imaging / methods*
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal / methods
  • Electrocardiography / methods
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Gadolinium
  • Heart Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Heart Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Hemangioma, Cavernous / diagnosis*
  • Hemangioma, Cavernous / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Male
  • Myocardial Revascularization / methods
  • Preoperative Care / methods
  • Radiography, Thoracic
  • Sternotomy / methods
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Tricuspid Valve / pathology
  • Tricuspid Valve / surgery

Substances

  • Gadolinium