[Papillary fibroelastoma of the heart as the cause of transitory cerebral ischaemia].

A case of mitral papillary fibroelastoma as a cause of cardiogenic embolic stroke in a young man is presented. This case demonstrates the importance of thorough echocardiographic evaluation in younger patients presenting with possible embolic clinical manifestations. Furthermore, the echocardiographic characteristics of papillary fibroelastoma are discussed.