Massive Left Atrial Calcification Associated with Mitral Valve Replacement.
10.4250/jcu.2010.18.4.151
- Author:
Won Jae LEE
1
;
Chang Woo SON
;
Jun Cheol YOON
;
Hyun Su JO
;
Jang Won SON
;
Kyu Hwan PARK
;
Sang Hee LEE
;
Dong Gu SHIN
;
Geu Ru HONG
;
Jong Seon PARK
;
Young Jo KIM
Author Information
1. Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Yeungnam University, Daegu, Korea. grhong@ynu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Left atrial calcification;
Mitral valve replacement
- MeSH:
Cocos;
Dental Porcelain;
Heart Atria;
Humans;
Mitral Valve;
Rheumatic Heart Disease
- From:Journal of Cardiovascular Ultrasound
2010;18(4):151-153
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Calcification of the left atrium can be observed in patients with a long-lasting rheumatic heart disease. However, massive calcification of the atrial wall, so called porcelain or coconut atrium is very rare and has been generally reported only as incidental radiographic findings. We report a case of massive and firm calcifications at the left atrium in patient who underwent mitral valve replacement.
