Non-Obstructive Accessory Mitral Valve Tissue in an Asymptomatic Adult: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Department

Cardiology

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Cureus

Abstract

Accessory mitral valve tissue (AMVT) is a rare congenital cardiac anomaly that is often an asymptomatic incidental finding. However, it has also been reported to be an important cause of left ventricular outflow tract obstruction (LVOTO) in subset of patients. When symptomatic, patients can often present with symptoms, including dyspnea, chest pain and palpitations/arrhythmias. Surgical resection is indicated in symptomatic cases with significant LVOTO. We here report a 50-year-old male who presented with chest pain and was incidentally found to have AMVT on an echocardiogram. No evidence of LVOTO was seen at rest, Valsalva, or stress. We also provide a review of literature in regards to most relevant clinical implication of AMVT.

First Page

e10340

DOI

10.7759/cureus.10340

Volume

12

Issue

9

Publication Date

10-17-2020

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