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. 1971 Jul;26(4):481–485. doi: 10.1136/thx.26.4.481

Intramural fibroma of the left ventricle

John I Hall 1
PMCID: PMC472333  PMID: 5565796

Abstract

A case of left ventricular fibroma in a symptomless 17-year-old girl is described. The tumour was extensive and after its removal inadequate left ventricular function resulted in death at operation. The role of surgical treatment is discussed.

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