[The mysterious case of an intracardiac mass]

Recenti Prog Med. 2009 Jan;100(1):22-6.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The authors describe the case of a 73-year old patient, with multiple cardiovascular risk factors and severe renal insufficiency, presenting with an intracardiac mass, as shown at echocardiography. Differential diagnosis and use of different imaging tests are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Calcinosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Echocardiography*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mitral Valve / diagnostic imaging*
  • Mitral Valve / pathology
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency / diagnosis
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency / diagnostic imaging*
  • Renal Insufficiency / complications
  • Risk Factors