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ArticleJournal of surgical case reports2024

Right ventricular outflow tract obstruction by cardiac hemangioma in asymptomatic patient.

Naritsaret Kaewboonlert, Piyapat Chunharas, Naree Pluthikarmpae, Jiraphon Poontananggul, Akharawat Wongthep, Natthipong Pongsuwan, Udomsak Lerssuttipon

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  4. Advanced presentation of cardiac hemangioma.Journal of cardiothoracic surgery · 2024
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Naritsaret KaewboonlertInstitute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2035-5631
Piyapat ChunharasDepartment of Medicine, Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand.
Naree PluthikarmpaeDepartment of Pathology, Suranaree University of Technology Hospital, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand.
Jiraphon PoontananggulInstitute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand.
Akharawat WongthepInstitute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand.
Natthipong PongsuwanInstitute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand.
Udomsak LerssuttiponDepartment of Medicine, Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand.

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Abstract

Ventricular hemangiomas are rare benign tumors, pose diagnostic and therapeutic complexities. We report a case of a 52-year-old female with essential hypertension who developed a systolic ejection murmur during a hypertension clinic visit. The echocardiogram revealed a hyperechoic mass obstructing the right ventricular outflow tract, causing enlargement of the right atrium and ventricle, with a reduction in the right ventricular ejection fraction. Due to the risk of death, the patient underwent an emergency surgical resection along with tricuspid valve replacement. Postoperative recovery was uneventful, and subsequent cardiac magnetic resonance imaging showed an improvement in ejection fraction without residual tumor. This case highlights the diagnosis and therapeutic complexities of ventricular hemangiomas. With this report, we aim to provide a comprehensive review of ventricular hemangiomas and to enhance understanding of this condition for improved patient care.

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benign tumorcardiac tumorright ventricular outflow tract obstructionventricular hemangioma

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PMCPMC11102782

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