Discussion
Cardiac fibroma is an infrequent benign tumor in adults [2].
Sometimes, necrosis and cystic degeneration may be observed in this
tumor [3,4]. Echocardiography is regarded as the preferred
inspection method in general owing to the accessibility and non-invasion
[2]. In addition, both CT and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) could
provide tumor localization, and identify tissue characterization and
surrounding structure [2,3]. In addition, MRI can provide additional
functional data. Therefore, Furthermore, cardiac MRI could further
reveal the underlying pathological mechanisms and evaluate hemodynamic
effects [5].
In our case, the tumor originated from the right ventricle myocardium
and was nourished by the distal left anterior descending artery
branch.On the whole, the calcified cardiac fibroma is firm and presented
with smooth yellowish surface.
The severity of clinical manifestations depends on their position and
size [4]. Cardiac fibroma hardly ever subsides naturally and
surgical resection needs consideration in symptomatic patients
[5-8]. Asymptomatic individuals require a long-range arrange and
surgical operation as a prevention method to avoid complications
[5]. In this case, the symptomatic individual received total
surgical resection.