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[Echocardiographic diagnosis of pulmonary valve calcification].

Authors :
Pérez de Juan Romero MA
Espinosa Caliani S
Castellano Reyes C
Sánchez Ugarte T
Vargas-Barrón J
Source :
Archivos del Instituto de Cardiologia de Mexico [Arch Inst Cardiol Mex] 1988 May-Jun; Vol. 58 (3), pp. 223-5.
Publication Year :
1988

Abstract

Calcification of the pulmonary valve is a uncommon condition. Non invasive diagnostic methods such as M-mode and two dimensional echocardiography have facilitated the identification of vegetations and calcifications on the pulmonary valve. Very few cases of isolated calcification on the pulmonary valve have been reported; a previous lesion of the valve almost always exists. The purpose of this communication is to report two cases with calcification of pulmonary valves without underlying pathology and to highlight the great utility of echocardiography in diagnosis and follow-up of such cases.

Details

Language :
Spanish; Castilian
ISSN :
0020-3785
Volume :
58
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Archivos del Instituto de Cardiologia de Mexico
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
3214222