Papillary fibroelastoma on pulmonary valve – Valve-sparing surgery of a cardiac tumor in a rare location.

We present images of a papillary fibroelastoma on a pulmonary valve – echocardiography, intraoperative images, macroscopic and microscopic images of the tumor in this uncommon location. Image 1 • Papillary fibroelastomas are rare benign tumors located most commonly on the aortic or mitral valves. • Their surface is furrowed by avascular fronds resembling a sea anemone or a pom-pom. • Avascular fronds are composed predominantly of fibrous tissue and elastic fibers covered by bland endothelium. • Some papillary fibroelastomas can be excised by a valve-sparing approach. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]