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MAComa: Caseous calcifications presenting as intracardiac mass
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  • Jama Jahanyar,
  • Gaby Aphram,
  • Stefano Mastrobuoni,
  • Laurent de Kerchove,
  • Gebrine Elkhoury
Jama Jahanyar
Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc

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Gaby Aphram
Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc
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Stefano Mastrobuoni
Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc
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Laurent de Kerchove
Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc
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Gebrine Elkhoury
Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc
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Abstract

Caseous liquefaction necrosis of mitral annular calcifications are rare. Rupture of its capsule may lead to systemic embolization. Surgical management entails Incision and Drainage with either mitral valve repair or replacement.
16 Jun 2022Submitted to Journal of Cardiac Surgery
16 Jun 2022Assigned to Editor
16 Jun 2022Submission Checks Completed
21 Jun 2022Reviewer(s) Assigned
10 Jul 2022Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
14 Jul 2022Editorial Decision: Accept
Nov 2022Published in Journal of Cardiac Surgery volume 37 issue 11 on pages 3887-3888. 10.1111/jocs.16816