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Coronary CT angiography (CCTA) delineated its intramural location and identified anatomical relationship with the right coronary artery. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) showed uniform T1 and T2 hypointensity alongside intense, homogeneous late gadolinium enhancement, findings characteristic of a dense collagenous matrix. The patient was referred to a specialized center for definitive management, where the tumor was successfully excised. Postoperative histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of a cardiac fibroma. 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