title: Caseous calcification of the mitral annulus: case report.
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: Lucas Arraes de
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: França
authors.forename: Ana Clara Tude
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Rodrigues
authors.forename: Marcelo Luiz Campos
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Vieira
authors.forename: Wércules Antônio Alves de
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: Oliveira
authors.forename: Rudyney Eduardo Uchôa de
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Azevedo
authors.forename: Adriana
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Cordovil
authors.forename: Edgar Bezerra de
authors.initials: EB
authors.lastname: Lira-Filho
authors.forename: Claudio Henrique
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Fischer
authors.forename: Samira Saady
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Morhy
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006349:Heart Valve Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014463:Ultrasonography