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Myofibroblastic tumor of the right ventricle causing bilateral pulmonary embolism in a 31 year-old woman.

Authors :
Rekik S
Hentati M
Boudawara T
Abdennadher M
Frikha I
Kammoun S
Source :
International journal of cardiology [Int J Cardiol] 2009 Jan 24; Vol. 131 (3), pp. e131-3. Date of Electronic Publication: 2007 Oct 29.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The myofibroblastic tumor (MFT) is a very rare tumor, initially described in the lungs, and which involves exceptionally the heart. We report the unusual case of a 31 year-old female patient, in whom the tumor produced a bilateral pulmonary embolism and whose unique clinical demonstration was a longstanding fever. The tumor, located in the right ventricle, has been surgically completely excised with excellent results. We also make a review of literature of the various aspects of this pathology.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1874-1754
Volume :
131
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
International journal of cardiology
Publication Type :
Review
Accession number :
17967491
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcard.2007.07.082