CASEOUS CALCIFICATION OF THE MITRAL ANNULUS: TIME IS PRECIOUS. WASTE IT WISELY.
Anno:
2024
Caseous calcification of the mitral annulus (CCMA) is a rare variant of mitral annular calcification, affecting most commonly elderly women with hypertension and end-stage renal disease. It is frequently misdiagnosed as an abscess, tumor, or infective vegetation. Although CCMA is generally a benign and asymptomatic condition, it can manifest…