Evaluation of a posterior mitral valve leaflet aneurysm by real time three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography

Echocardiography. 2009 Oct;26(9):1089-91. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8175.2009.00966.x.

Abstract

Posterior mitral valve (MV) leaflet aneurysms are extremely rare complications of infective endocarditis (IE). When MV aneurysms occur, they usually involve the anterior leaflet. Real time three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography (RT3D TEE) has been recently developed and provides views of unparalleled quality by optimizing visualization of spatial relationships. We present a rare case of a posterior MV leaflet aneurysm due to IE in a 64-year-old woman, best visualized by RT3D TEE.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Computer Systems
  • Echocardiography, Three-Dimensional / methods*
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal / methods*
  • Endocarditis / complications
  • Endocarditis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Female
  • Heart Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging*
  • Heart Aneurysm / etiology
  • Heart Valve Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Heart Valve Diseases / etiology
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Mitral Valve / diagnostic imaging*