Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor of the heart in an older woman with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: a case report and review of the literature.

Authors :: Luo FR
Lin YF
Lin JL
Liang XS
Xiao HJ
Huang RG
Source :: Journal of cardiothoracic surgery [J Cardiothorac Surg] 2024 Feb 03; Vol. 19 (1), pp. 47. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Feb 03.
Publication Year :: 2024
Abstract: Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors (IMTs) of the heart are rarely observed in the eldly. We report a case involving an elderly woman with an IMT situated on the right atrial wall. The tumor was fully excised. The patient had a smooth recovery post-surgery and remained free of recurrence for three years.<br /> (© 2024. The Author(s).)

Subjects :: Female
Humans
Aged
Heart
Atrial Fibrillation surgery
Heart Neoplasms diagnostic imaging
Heart Neoplasms surgery

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