Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4233060 | Journal of Medical Ultrasound | 2014 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Caseous calcification of the mitral annulus (CCMA) is a rare variant of mitral annular calcification. It comprises a combination of calcium, fatty acids, and cholesterol, and is characterized by heterogeneity in echocardiographic images, with peripheral areas of calcification surrounding a central area of echolucency, resembling a periannular mass. Here, we describe a case of CCMA combined with a mitral annulus abscess, manifesting as a waving, horn-like structure. Although the image characteristics of the posterior mitral annulus suggested CCMA, additional findings warranted further work-up and studies.
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Authors
Li-Tan Yang, Hsuan-Yin Wu, Chwan-Yau Luo, I-Chuang Liao, Wei-Chuan Tsai,