Original paper
Cavernous hemangioma of the mitral valve: a case report and review of literature
Abstract
Cardiac hemangiomas are rare cardiac tumors with fewer than 50 surgically treated cases reported in the literature. Incidence of valvular hemangiomas is extremely low, as cardiac valves are predominantly avascular structures. In this case report, we describe a 33-year-old woman who presented with progressively worsening cardiovascular symptoms. Echocardiography revealed a mitral valve mass for which she underwent surgical resection and mitral...
Paper Details
Title
Cavernous hemangioma of the mitral valve: a case report and review of literature
Published Date
May 1, 2009
Volume
10
Issue
5
Pages
420 - 422