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15/Oct/2013
DOI: 10.1590/S1679-45082013000300019
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.
Keywords: Calcinosis; Case reports; Echochardography; Mitral valve; Mitral valve insufficiency