Caseous calcification of mitral annulus. Case report

Authors

  • Mario J Arguello Sanatorio Británico de Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina
  • Aldana Ameri Sanatorio Británico de Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9622-9242
  • Mario Ciafardoni Instituto de Cardiología Dr. González Sabathie, Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina
  • Luciano Citta Instituto de Cardiología del Sanatorio Británico de Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina

Keywords:

Mitral annulus calcification, Liquefactive necrosis of mitral annulus, Cardiac tumor

Abstract

Liquefactive necrosis of the mitral annulus is a benign process that can cause abnormal mitral valve function. Although its prevalence is low, this is probably explained by clinical and/or imaging underdiagnosis. For this reason, there is currently no consensus on the optimal management of this entity. It is considered a dynamic process, which may resolve spontaneously becoming mitral annulus calcification.

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Published

2024-12-20

Issue

Vol. 53 No. 4 (2024): Journal of de Argentine Federation of Cardiology

Section

Clinical Case Reports

How to Cite

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Caseous calcification of mitral annulus. Case report. Rev. Fed. Arg. Cardiol. [Internet]. 2024 Dec. 20 [cited 2025 Apr. 19];53(4):238-40. Available from: https://revistafac.org.ar/ojs/index.php/revistafac/article/view/612