Why the study?
Calcified amorphous tumor is a rare non-neoplastic intracavitary cardiac mass with variable symptoms, requiring pathological confirmation and post-surgical surveillance for recurrence.
Calcified amorphous tumors are rare cardiac masses that can present with mild symptoms and require surgical excision for definitive pathological diagnosis.
Calcified amorphous tumors warrant inclusion in cardiac mass differentials; Level 5 data leaves open standardized management protocols.
Calcified amorphous tumor is a non-neoplastic tumor or intracavitary cardiac mass which is rarely seen in heart. It is frequently associated with left ventricle and mitral valve. Clinical symptoms varies from asymptomatic status to serious neurological and cardiopulmonary symptoms. Imaging studies such as echocardiography, computed tomography, or magnetic resonance imaging can reveal the mass preoperatively, although the exact diagnosis is done by pathological inspection of the specimen. Follow-up is recommended by echocardiography after surgical treatment due to its recurrence potential. Herein, we present a mass attached to the mitral valve posterior leaflet causing rather silent symptoms such as dyspnea and fatigue on exertion.
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