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cardiac fibroma

Cardiac fibromas are benign tumours, often diagnosed in childhood, but rarely they may be diagnosed in adults or the elderly.

Synopsis

- myocardial calcified mass within the myocardium. With a previous history of chest trauma, a calcified myocardial haematoma was initially suspected.

Porgnosis

- Complete excision of cardiac fibromas, where possible, is advised and is associated with excellent survival.

See also

- cardiac tumors

  • myocardial tumors
  • cardiac fibroelastoma