One-stage complete resection of giant intracardiac leiomyomatosis with moderate hypothermia extracorporeal circulation and beating heart technique with 36 months follow-up-a case report

BACKGROUND: Intracardiac leiomyomatosis (ICL) is a rare benign neoplasm of the smooth muscle in the uterus extending into the heart. Complete resection is difficult because of the extensive range. CASE PRESENTATION: We report a case of one-stage complete resection of a giant ICL with moderate hypothermia extracorporeal circulation and beating heart technique. CONCLUSIONS: The outcome of 36 months follow-up was very good.