Incidental Left Ventricular Fibroma Detected During Pre-Participation Screening in a Young Athlete

Primary cardiac fibromas are rare benign tumors that may carry arrhythmic risk. We report a case of cardiac fibroma that was incidentally detected in an 18-year-old athlete with echocardiography and MRI during routine pre-championship screening. Following multidisciplinary heart team discussion and shared decision-making, surgical excision was performed due to potential arrhythmic risk in the setting of high-intensity athletic activity.

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Journal of the Saudi Heart Association
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2026-03-26
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https://doi.org/10.37616/2212-5043.1485
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Cardiac tumors and thrombi
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Incidental Left Ventricular Fibroma Detected During Pre-Participation Screening in a Young Athlete

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Incidental Left Ventricular Fibroma Detected During Pre-Participation Screening in a Young Athlete

Fiza Halima, Hafsa Maryam, Alya J. Al Hashmi, Meetha S. Al Ameri, Asna Ayoob
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Abstract

Primary cardiac fibromas are rare benign tumors that may carry arrhythmic risk. We report a case of cardiac fibroma that was incidentally detected in an 18-year-old athlete with echocardiography and MRI during routine pre-championship screening. Following multidisciplinary heart team discussion and shared decision-making, surgical excision was performed due to potential arrhythmic risk in the setting of high-intensity athletic activity.

Journal of the Saudi Heart AssociationVol. 38(1)
University of Dubai (AE), Rashid Hospital (AE), Dubai Medical College (AE)
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Openalex Percentile: Top 4%
Cardiac tumors and thrombi
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