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Anterior mitral valve perforation in the absence of acute infection: Diagnosis by two‐dimensional and three‐dimensional transesophageal echocardiography

Anterior mitral valve leaflet (AMVL) perforation is most commonly seen in the setting of infective endocarditis. We present a case of AMVL perforation in a previously healthy 62‐year‐old male who… Click to show full abstract

Anterior mitral valve leaflet (AMVL) perforation is most commonly seen in the setting of infective endocarditis. We present a case of AMVL perforation in a previously healthy 62‐year‐old male who presented with a six‐month history of worsening dyspnea and peripheral edema. Blood cultures, inflammatory markers, and autoimmune profile were negative. Transthoracic echocardiography demonstrated severe mitral regurgitation (MR) with a possible AMVL perforation, which was confirmed by three‐dimensional transesophageal echocardiography as a well‐circumscribed hole in the A2 segment. The patient made a successful recovery from mitral valve repair surgery.

Keywords: three dimensional; perforation; mitral valve; echocardiography; anterior mitral

Journal Title: Echocardiography
Year Published: 2017

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