Fibroelastoma as a Culprit of Syncope. (15th April 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: De Portu, Giuliano; Nickels, L. Connor; Flach, Eike; Stead, Latha Ganti
• Other Names: Egi M. Academic Editor.; Lazzeri C. Academic Editor.; Podbregar M. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in critical care. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-04-15
• Subjects: Critical care medicine -- Periodicals; Emergency medicine -- Periodicals; Medical emergencies -- Periodicals; 616.02805
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/416168
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6420

Abstract

Abstract : We present a case of a valvular mass diagnosed by emergency department bedside ultrasonography in a young patient with syncope. Bedside ultrasound has become a valuable tool in the evaluation of patients with syncope in the emergency department. This patient was believed to have a fibroelastoma on ultrasound that was confirmed by magnetic resonance and ultimately by postsurgical pathological evaluation. The indications and findings of using ultrasonography as part of the workup of syncope in the emergency department are discussed.