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Computed tomography image in the coronal plane demonstrating an homogenous left ventricular defect with a distinct border (arrow).
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The mass was found to be adherent to the free wall of the left ventricle, extending nearly twice the length of the right ventricle measuring 14 x 9 cm (Fig. 1).
A 3D reconstruction of the left ventricular abnormality demonstrating an aneurysmal appearance (red arrow).
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Further dissection revealed a plastic band, about 3 cm in width harboured from the core of the mass (Figs. 2, 3 and 4).
A 5 cm diameter mass attached to the infero-lateral surface of the left ventricle demonstrating a clear cleavage plane between the epicardium and the mass (blue arrow).
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Further dissection revealed a plastic band, about 3 cm in width harboured from the core of the mass (Figs. 2, 3 and 4).
A retained gauze specimen is carefully manipulated by the blue cord and is being removed via a median sternotomy incision.
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Further dissection revealed a plastic band, about 3 cm in width harboured from the core of the mass (Figs. 2, 3 and 4).