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ArticleRadiology case reports2024

Multimodality imaging in assessment of mitral valve tumors: An unusual papillary fibroelastoma?

Oumama Soussi, Hamza Chraibi, Sanae Es-Sebbani, Omar Ech-Cherif El Kettani, Lamyaa Bakamel, Emad Massri, Mounir Nesnassi, Hasnaa Leghlimi, Fadoua Lachhab, Mohammed Tribak and 5 more

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Oumama SoussiCardiology A Department, Ibn Sina Hospital, Mohammed V University, Bettouga Street, Rabat 10000, Morocco.
Hamza ChraibiCardiology A Department, Ibn Sina Hospital, Mohammed V University, Bettouga Street, Rabat 10000, Morocco.
Sanae Es-SebbaniCardiovascular Surgery B Department, Ibn Sina Hospital, Mohammed V University, Bettouga Street, Rabat 10000, Morocco.
Omar Ech-Cherif El KettaniCardiovascular Surgery B Department, Ibn Sina Hospital, Mohammed V University, Bettouga Street, Rabat 10000, Morocco.
Lamyaa BakamelCardiology A Department, Ibn Sina Hospital, Mohammed V University, Bettouga Street, Rabat 10000, Morocco.
Emad MassriCardiology A Department, Ibn Sina Hospital, Mohammed V University, Bettouga Street, Rabat 10000, Morocco.
Mounir NesnassiCardiology A Department, Ibn Sina Hospital, Mohammed V University, Bettouga Street, Rabat 10000, Morocco.
Hasnaa LeghlimiCardiovascular Surgery B Department, Ibn Sina Hospital, Mohammed V University, Bettouga Street, Rabat 10000, Morocco.
Fadoua LachhabCardiovascular Surgery B Department, Ibn Sina Hospital, Mohammed V University, Bettouga Street, Rabat 10000, Morocco.
Mohammed TribakCardiovascular Surgery B Department, Ibn Sina Hospital, Mohammed V University, Bettouga Street, Rabat 10000, Morocco.
Rokya FellatCardiology A Department, Ibn Sina Hospital, Mohammed V University, Bettouga Street, Rabat 10000, Morocco.
Adil BensoudaCardiovascular Surgery B Department, Ibn Sina Hospital, Mohammed V University, Bettouga Street, Rabat 10000, Morocco.
Nesma BendaghaCardiovascular Surgery B Department, Ibn Sina Hospital, Mohammed V University, Bettouga Street, Rabat 10000, Morocco.
Aida SoufianiCardiology A Department, Ibn Sina Hospital, Mohammed V University, Bettouga Street, Rabat 10000, Morocco.
Said MoughilCardiovascular Surgery B Department, Ibn Sina Hospital, Mohammed V University, Bettouga Street, Rabat 10000, Morocco.
Mohammed V University · MA

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Abstract

Mitral valve masses are uncommon. These tumors and tumor-like lesions may have similar morphological and clinical characteristics, but different outcomes. Unlike valvular tumors, caseous calcification of the mitral annulus (CCMA) is a benign degenerative disorder, commonly misdiagnosed, thus differentiating it from other mitral valve masses is important to avoid unnecessary surgery. Multimodality imaging can prove a valuable tool for definitive diagnosis. We present a case of a 72-year-old female patient, with coronary artery disease, referred for angina symptoms. Echocardiography detected a mass in the mitral valve annulus. Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging showed a mobile mass respecting the myocardium suggestion an atypical papillary fibroelastoma and surgery was indicated. However, the definitive diagnosis, after histological examination, was CCMA. The aim of this case report is to illustrate the difficulty in differentiating between mitral valve masses and the repercussion on the subsequent management, emphasizing the pivotal role of multimodality imaging.

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Benign processCardiac massCaseous calcification of the mitral annulusMitral valve massMultimodality imaging

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