Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging

Korean Society of Echocardiography (한국심초음파학회)
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Massive Left Atrial Calcification Associated with Mitral Valve Replacement

  • Lee, Won-Jae (Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Yeungnam University) ;
  • Son, Chang-Woo (Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Yeungnam University) ;
  • Yoon, Jun-Cheol (Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Yeungnam University) ;
  • Jo, Hyun-Su (Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Yeungnam University) ;
  • Son, Jang-Won (Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Yeungnam University) ;
  • Park, Kyu-Hwan (Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Yeungnam University) ;
  • Lee, Sang-Hee (Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Yeungnam University) ;
  • Shin, Dong-Gu (Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Yeungnam University) ;
  • Hong, Geu-Ru (Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Yeungnam University) ;
  • Park, Jong-Seon (Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Yeungnam University) ;
  • Kim, Young-Jo (Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Yeungnam University)
  • Published : 2010.12.27
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Abstract

Calcification of the left atrium can be observed in patients with a long-lasting rheumatic heart disease. However, massive calcification of the atrial wall, so called porcelain or coconut atrium is very rare and has been generally reported only as incidental radiographic findings. We report a case of massive and firm calcifications at the left atrium in patient who underwent mitral valve replacement.

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