Mitral annular fibrous band-a unique morphological variant of a rare congenital mitral valve anomaly: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Left atrial bands are rare and can be associated with mitral valve dysfunction, heart failure, and stroke. Most cases are identified on autopsy, and the demonstration in vivo is very uncommon. Various anatomical configurations have been reported. This description of a mitral annular fibrous band contributes to the literature as the first reported case to traverse the supravalvular mitral inflow region, without involving the left atrium.

Case summary

A 59-year-old man with a history of metastatic duodenal carcinoma was admitted with a 2-week history of fever and rigors. Inflammatory markers were elevated and blood cultures positive for Enterococcus feacium. Transoesophageal echocardiography performed to investigate for infective endocarditis revealed

SUBMITTER: Okafor J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9671287 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature