Caseous calcification of the mitral annulus: case report.
Einstein (Sao Paulo)
; 11(3): 370-2, 2013.
Article
em En, Pt
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-24136767
We present a rare case of probable caseous calcification of the mitral. This pathology is more frequently detected in asymptomatic women older than 70 years. To recognize this image is important because echocardiography is the easiest way to elucidate this diagnosis, and more importantly because this structure could be easily misdiagnosed as tumors, thrombus and vegetations, which are much more common. Normally, it has a benign evolution, and the correct diagnosis is crucial to avoid unnecessary surgical interventions.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Calcinose
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Doenças das Valvas Cardíacas
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Valva Mitral
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Aged80
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
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Pt
Revista:
Einstein (Sao Paulo)
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de publicação:
Brasil