unveiling the unforeseen: left ventricular fibroma recurrence or rare complication? a multimodality imaging revelation

Cardiac fibroma is a sporadic primary cardiac tumor that is more prevalent in children but accounts for approximately 1% of cardiac tumors in the adult population. it is a benign tumor consisting of fibroblasts and connective tissues, typically associated with a favorable prognosis. nonetheless, large fibromas may have a poorer prognosis due to the increased risk of arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death.in this case report, we describe a 38-year-old woman who experienced chest discomfort and shortness of breath roughly 3 months following the total resection of a left ventricular fibroma. the initial suspicion was the recurrence of fibroma, but upon further investigation, an intriguing scenario unfolded: the formation of a hematoma and abscess at the previous surgical site. ultimately, the patient underwent redo-cardiac surgery.