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European Journal of Pediatrics
Published in: European Journal of Pediatrics 6/2008

01-06-2008 | Short Report

Papillary fibroelastoma of the mitral valve in an 8-month-old infant

Authors: Hidajeta Begić, Angelo Placci, Fernando Maria Picchio, Gaetano Gargiulo, Jasminka Ibrahimović

Published in: European Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 6/2008

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Abstract

Papillary fibroelastomas, the third most common primary cardiac tumor in adults, are extremely rare in children. These tumors grow slowly and are histologically benign but with high potential for life-threatening complications. We report an 8-month-old asymptomatic female infant with papillary fibroelastoma of the mitral valve, discovered by echocardiograph examination.
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Metadata
Title
Papillary fibroelastoma of the mitral valve in an 8-month-old infant
Authors
Hidajeta Begić
Angelo Placci
Fernando Maria Picchio
Gaetano Gargiulo
Jasminka Ibrahimović
Publication date
01-06-2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
European Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 6/2008
Print ISSN: 0340-6199
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1076
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-007-0536-6

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