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  • Title: Myxoma on a mechanical mitral valve annulus.
    Author: Rolf T, Tozzi P, Iglesias JF, Qanadli SD, Von Segesser LK.
    Journal: J Heart Valve Dis; 2011 Sep; 20(5):599-600. PubMed ID: 22066369.
    Abstract:
    To date, myxoma on a mechanical valve annulus has not been reported. The case is reported of a 74-year-old woman who was admitted to hospital following the identification of an intracardiac tumor mass. Six years previously, the patient had received a mechanical valve implanted in the mitral position. Transesophageal echocardiography revealed a mobile hypoechogenic tumorous mass attached to the anterior annulus of the prosthesis. The tumor was successfully treated by surgical excision, and a diagnosis of myxoma was confirmed both clinically and pathologically.
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