Key result
Echocardiography identifies a well-defined posterior mitral annulus mass consistent with caseous calcification.
Case Report (n=1)
Caseous calcification of the mitral annulus is a rare variant of mitral annular calcification that can be recognized by its characteristic echocardiographic appearance and should be considered in the differential diagnosis of cardiac masses.
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Characteristic echocardiographic pattern warrants consideration in mitral annular mass differentials; leaves open multicenter validation of prevalence and outcomes.
Habib et al. (2021) conducted a case report in Caseous calcification of the mitral annulus (n=1). Echocardiography was evaluated on Diagnosis of caseous calcification of the mitral annulus. Echocardiography identified a well-defined rounded mass with a sharp hyperechoic outer border and central echolucency at the posterior mitral annulus, consistent with caseous calcification.
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