Caseous Calcification of the Mitral Annulus: Two Case Reports
Author Information
Author(s): Marcì Marcello, Lo Jacono Francesca
Primary Institution: Cardiology Department, Azienda Ospedaliera Villa Sofia, Palermo, Italy
Conclusion
Caseous calcification is a rare but benign condition that can be identified through echocardiography and usually does not require surgical intervention.
Supporting Evidence
- Caseous calcification occurs in about 0.06% of echocardiographic studies.
- Echocardiography is the most sensitive method to identify caseous calcification.
- Caseous calcification is usually a benign lesion that rarely requires surgical treatment.
Takeaway
This study talks about two patients with a rare heart condition called caseous calcification, which is usually harmless and can be seen using special heart scans.
Methodology
The study involved echocardiographic examinations of two patients with mitral regurgitation and caseous calcification.
Limitations
The study is based on only two case reports, which limits the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
Two female patients aged 82 and 71 years.
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