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A rare congenital heart anomaly, double-orifice mitral valve, was found in an asymptomatic 21-year-old woman. Echocardiography confirmed two normal mitral valve orifices, highlighting the need for echocardiographer training in diagnosing adult presentations.

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  • Cardiology
  • Congenital Heart Disease
  • Medical Imaging

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  • Congenital heart anomalies are typically diagnosed in childhood.
  • Double-orifice mitral valve is a rare condition characterized by two distinct openings in the mitral valve.
  • Adult presentation of congenital heart disease is less common but significant.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a rare case of asymptomatic adult-onset double-orifice mitral valve.
  • To emphasize the importance of echocardiography in diagnosing rare cardiac anomalies.
  • To highlight the need for specialized training for echocardiographers.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a 21-year-old female patient.
  • Diagnostic imaging using transthoracic echocardiography.
  • Review of relevant medical literature on mitral valve anomalies.

Main Results:

  • The patient was asymptomatic with no prior history of heart disease.
  • Transthoracic echocardiography revealed a double-orifice mitral valve.
  • Both mitral valve orifices were functionally normal and of equal size.

Conclusions:

  • Double-orifice mitral valve can present asymptomatically in adulthood.
  • Transthoracic echocardiography is crucial for identifying rare congenital heart anomalies.
  • Training echocardiographers to recognize unusual cardiac presentations is essential for timely diagnosis and management.