NYMC Faculty Publications
Ascending Aortic Wall Fibroelastoma in an Elderly Woman with Dyspnea
Author Type(s)
Faculty
DOI
10.14797/mdcvj.1081
Journal Title
Methodist Debakey Cardiovascular Journal
First Page
23
Last Page
28
Document Type
Case Report
Publication Date
6-28-2022
Department
Medicine
Abstract
Aortic fibroelastoma is an uncommon pathology that is often found incidentally on routine cardiac imaging. The use of multimodality imaging including computerized tomography and magnetic resonance imaging has led to discovery of further distinguishing features of these lesions that may allow improved differentiation from aortic thrombi. Although most are located on cardiac valves, nonvalvular fibroelastomas have been seen on occasion. Optimal diagnosis and management of incidental aortic fibroelastomas remains debated. We describe a case of nonvalvular aortic fibroelastoma and review current diagnostic and management approaches.
Recommended Citation
Butt, N., Gulab, A., Yook, J., Alsaray, I., & Chhabra, L. (2022). Ascending Aortic Wall Fibroelastoma in an Elderly Woman with Dyspnea. Methodist Debakey Cardiovascular Journal, 18 (1), 23-28. https://doi.org/10.14797/mdcvj.1081