Multimodal imaging of papillary fibroelastoma

European Heart Journal - Imaging Methods and Practice

21 October 2026
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ESC Journals DISEASES OF THE AORTA, PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE, STROKE Stroke IMAGING Cardiac Computed Tomography (CT) Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR) Cross-Modality and Multi-Modality Imaging Topics Echocardiography VALVULAR, MYOCARDIAL, PERICARDIAL, PULMONARY, CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE Tumours of the Heart

Abstract

Abstract

Papillary fibroelastoma is a rare primary cardiac tumor with a benign histology. However, it can cause serious complications, primarily thromboembolism to the brain. Multimodal imaging is important for tumor detection, tissue characterization, assessing complications, planning surgery, and postoperative follow-up. In summary, multimodal imaging plays an essential role in managing papillary fibroelastoma and is crucial in determining interventional decisions.