Presentation
Shortness of breath.
Patient Data
Age: 85 years
Gender: Male
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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.