A Pseudotumoral Lesion of the Mitral Annulus: Diagnostic Approach and Clinical Implications
L. Laklalech, S. HAFID, M. Eldessouki, A. Benhmidoune, M. BOUZIANE, M. HABOUB, S. AROUS, A. DRIGHIL & S. Yvora · Asian Journal of Research in Cardiovascular Diseases · 2026
Background: Caseous calcification of the mitral annulus (CCMA) is a rare variant of mitral annular calcification characterized by liquefaction necrosis within chronically calcified annular tissue. Its pseudotumoral appearance may mimic cardiac tumors or infective processes, creat...