Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1983; 31(3): 172-174
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1021971
Case report

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Primary Liposarcoma of the Right Ventricle and Pulmonary Artery: Surgical Excision and Replacement of the Pulmonic Valve by a Björk-Shiley Tilting Disc Valve

M. Murtra1 , C. A. Mestres1 , A. Igual1 , J. Cubells1 , M. Espinosa1 , C. Benasco2 , F. Ballesta1
  • 1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery and Department of Cardiology, Centro Quirurgico San Jorge, Barcelona, Spain
  • 2Department of Pathology, CS Principes de Espana, Hospitalet, Barcelona, Spain
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Publication History

1982

Publication Date:
19 March 2008 (online)

Summary

A case of primary liposarcoma of the right ventricle and pulmonary artery is presented. The clinical picture, diagnostic studies, operative treatment and postoperative evolution are commented upon. Attention is drawn to the fact that this is the third case of liposarcoma of the heart to be operated upon, and the first needing pulmonary valve replacement. The literature related to this exceedingly rare primary neoplasm of the heart is reviewed.

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