A Congenital Gerbode Defect associated with a Rare Structural Abnormality of the Mitral Valve Diagnosed in an Adult Patient.
10.4070/kcj.2016.46.5.739
- Author:
Anca D MATEESCU
1
;
Ioan M COMAN
;
Carmen C BELADAN
;
Bogdan RADULESCU
;
Carmen GINGHINA
;
Bogdan A POPESCU
Author Information
1. University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Carol Davila, Romania. euroecolab@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Heart septal defect;
Mitral valve;
Mitral regurgitation;
Echocardiography;
Echocardiography, transesophageal
- MeSH:
Adult*;
Echocardiography;
Echocardiography, Transesophageal;
Heart Septal Defects;
Humans;
Mitral Valve Insufficiency;
Mitral Valve*;
Prostheses and Implants
- From:Korean Circulation Journal
2016;46(5):739-742
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
We report the case of a rare association of a congenital Gerbode defect with severe mitral regurgitation due to abnormal linear structure of mitral valve, diagnosed in an adult patient. The case highlights the importance of a thorough examination interpreting the echocardiographic findings on a pathophysiological basis. It also underlines the complementary role of different imaging techniques with transesophageal echocardiography, allowing the precise assessment of both structural and functional abnormalities in such a complex case. The patient underwent mitral valve replacement with a bileaflet mechanical prosthesis and repair of the Gerbode defect. The imaging findings were confirmed during the surgical procedure, leading to a good outcome.
