Case Reports in Critical Care (Jan 2017)

Primitive Tumour of the Pulmonary Valve: Discussion of the Differential Diagnosis

  • A. Hannecart,
  • D. Ndjekembo-Shango,
  • F. Vallot,
  • O. Simonet,
  • M. De Kock

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/6263578
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2017

Abstract

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There is a paucity of information concerning cardiac tumours of the pulmonary valve due to their rarity at this location. We report a case of a 47-year-old patient suffering from haemoptysis, asthenia, and acute kidney injury (AKI). A transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) revealed a mass on the pulmonary valve. Further diagnostic investigation was completed until he exhibited worsening hemodynamic instability. This case emphasizes the lack of information regarding the management of a pulmonary valve tumour.