Left atrial mass produced by extensive mitral annular calcification

J Am Soc Echocardiogr. 1991 Nov-Dec;4(6):619-22. doi: 10.1016/s0894-7317(14)80222-8.

Abstract

An unusual case of mitral annular calcification presenting as a left atrial mass is discussed. The differential diagnosis of left atrial masses with particular reference to their echocardiographic features is reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Calcinosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Calcinosis / pathology
  • Cardiomyopathies / diagnostic imaging*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Echocardiography
  • Heart Atria / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mitral Valve / diagnostic imaging*
  • Mitral Valve / pathology
  • Thrombosis / diagnostic imaging*