Tricuspid valve papillary fibroelastoma in an adult patient ： a case report and review of literature

Background Tricuspid valve papillary fibroelastoma is a primary benign tumor of the heart located in the tricuspid valve. It has a risk of embolism.Here, we report a case of Tricuspid valve papillary fibroelastoma. The lesion was surgically removed, and a cure was finally achieved. There was no recurrence after telephone follow-up for 1 years. Case presentation This article reports on a 51-year-old female patient who was admitted to the hospital with chest tightness and shortness of breath for three years.Transthoracic echocardiography showed a mass of about 10*9 mm large at the root of the right atrial surface of the anterior tricuspid valve leaflet, which could be seen activities with valve opening and closing.The patient underwent resection. Histopathology revealed the mass to be a papillary fibroelastoma. Conclusions Tricuspid valve papillary fibroelastoma remains a very rare benign cardiac tumor, but its incidence has increased in recent years. Echocardiography can provide a reliable method for the diagnosis. Early resection combined with tricuspid valvuloplasty can prevent serious complications such as embolization.