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Massive left atrial calcification associated with mitral valve replacement.

Won Jae Lee¹, Chang Woo Son, Jun Cheol Yoon

¹Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Yeungnam University, Daegu, Korea.

Journal of Cardiovascular Ultrasound

|January 22, 2011

Summary

Massive calcification of the left atrial wall, known as porcelain or coconut atrium, is a rare finding in rheumatic heart disease patients. This case highlights significant calcification in a patient undergoing mitral valve replacement.

Keywords:

Left atrial calcification Mitral valve replacement

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Background:

Rheumatic heart disease can lead to left atrial calcification.
Massive atrial wall calcification (porcelain/coconut atrium) is exceptionally rare.
Such findings are often incidental radiographic discoveries.

Observation:

A patient presented with massive and firm calcifications of the left atrium.
The patient had undergone mitral valve replacement surgery.
This condition is a rare manifestation of long-standing rheumatic heart disease.

Findings:

The case details extensive calcification of the left atrial wall.
The calcification was described as massive and firm.
This presentation is unusual, even for patients with rheumatic heart disease.

Implications:

This case expands the understanding of rare cardiac conditions.
It underscores the importance of considering rare pathologies in cardiac surgery patients.
Further research may explore the progression and management of severe atrial calcification.