Malignant fibrous histocytoma of the heart presenting as right ventricular outflow tract obstruction: a case report

Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi (Taipei). 1998 Aug;61(8):484-7.

Abstract

Primary malignant fibrous histocytoma (MFH) of the heart is extremely rare. Herein, we report the case of a 17-year-old woman with a primary MFH in the right ventricular outflow tract, presenting with increasing dyspnea on exertion. Wide excision of the tumor, including part of the pulmonary artery and pulmonary valve, was performed under cardiopulmonary bypass. Her postoperative recovery was uneventful.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Female
  • Heart Neoplasms / complications*
  • Heart Ventricles
  • Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous / complications*
  • Humans