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From: Papillary fibroelastoma originating from the atrial septum touching the mitral valve leading to infective endocarditis: a case report

Fig. 3

Intraoperative findings. (A) The tumor (arrowhead) originating from the atrial septum and touching the mitral leaflets. (B) Vegetation (arrow) was found on the mitral leaflets where the tumor (arrowhead) was touching. (C) View after the tumor was resected. Vegetation (arrow) was found on the mitral leaflets where the tumor was touching. The mitral leaflets were partially thickened and destroyed by the vegetation. (D) View of the resected tumor

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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

ISSN: 1749-8090

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