An uncommon and challenging finding regarding the tricuspid valve: case report, clinical considerations, and practical management.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The differential diagnosis of tricuspid masses remains challenging.

Case summary

This case involves the incidental detection of a lesion with a non-solid appearance, exhibiting the characteristic 'finger-in-glove' and 'garland-like' morphology, resembling a blind-ended protrusion of the tricuspid leaflet. This presentation is consistent with a tricuspid valve aneurysm, without significant associated stenosis or regurgitation.

Discussion

Given the lesion's morphological features, the patient's asymptomatic status, and the absence of a precipitating event suggestive of an alternative diagnosis, we concluded that the most likely diagnosis is aseptic tricuspid valve aneurysm. Following a multidisciplinary heart team discussion, surgical intervention was deemed

SUBMITTER: Sciatti E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11404511 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature