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Two cases of caseous mitral annular calcification in elderly women were managed conservatively, highlighting its benign clinical outcome despite resembling intracardiac masses.
Case Report (n=2)
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Caseous calcification of the mitral annulus is a rare, benign variant that mimics intracardiac masses on imaging but should be recognized to avoid unnecessary surgical intervention.
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Supports conservative management of caseous mitral annular calcification; leaves open validation in larger prospective cohorts.
Byeon et al. (2009) conducted a case report in Caseous calcification of the mitral annulus (n=2). Conservative management was evaluated. Two cases of caseous mitral annular calcification in elderly women were managed conservatively, highlighting its benign clinical outcome despite resembling intracardiac masses.
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