Cardiac CT Appearances
Papillary Fibroelastoma CT Findings
- Collection of avascular fronds of dense connective tissue lined by endothelium and may arise from any endocardial surface attached to valves by short pedicles
- Short pedicle and multiple papillary fronds
- Majority are found on the aortic and mitral valves
- Most papillary fibroelastomas are solitary and small
- Average diameter of 10mm
Related Lectures:
CT of Cardiac Masses: Pearls and Pitfalls - Part 1
CT Detection and Evaluation of Cardiac Masses: What You Need to Know - Part 2