Mitral annulus calcification

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Incidental findings. SOB.

Patient Data

Age: 90 years
Gender: Female

Chest x-ray

x-ray

The heart is enlarged and there is prominent calcification of the mitral annulus is noted. Bilateral pleural effusions, greater on the left, are again demonstrated.

Case Discussion

Mitral annular calcification

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