Left atrial mass produced by extensive mitral annular calcification.
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.
Giannoccaro
P J
PJ
University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa Civic Hospital, Ontario, Canada.
Ascah
K J
KJ
Chan
K L
KL
Walley
V M
VM
D000368:Aged; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D009202:Cardiomyopathies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004452:Echocardiography; D006325:Heart Atria / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*