Case Report (n=1)
Massive left atrial calcification can progress after mitral valve replacement in patients with long-standing rheumatic heart disease, even if absent at the time of initial surgery, and may present as right heart failure.
Left atrial calcification may progress after mitral replacement and present as right heart failure; single case leaves open surveillance needs in rheumatic disease.
Calcification of the left atrium can be observed in patients with a long-lasting rheumatic heart disease. However, massive calcification of the atrial wall, so called porcelain or coconut atrium is very rare and has been generally reported only as incidental radiographic findings. We report a case of massive and firm calcifications at the left atrium in patient who underwent mitral valve replacement.
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Lee et al. (2010) conducted a case report in Massive left atrial calcification (n=1). Tricuspid valve annuloplasty and right atrial endoatriectomy was evaluated.
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