Caseous calcification of the mitral annulus

Case contributed by Eric F Greif
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Shortness of breath.

Patient Data

Age: 85 years
Gender: Male

The classic appearance of caseous calcification of the mitral annulus with large lobulated hyperdense peripherally calcified mitral annulus mass on this non-contrast chest CT.

Large right pleural effusion is also present.

Case Discussion

The classic appearance of caseous calcification of the mitral annulus.

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