Functionally uni-leaflet mitral valves in a family: a case series

Eur J Echocardiogr. 2010 Aug;11(7):E27. doi: 10.1093/ejechocard/jeq021. Epub 2010 Mar 10.

Abstract

Functionally uni-leaflet mitral valves are extremely rare. In severe cases, they are considered incompatible with life beyond the neonatal period. We present a case series of three adults with almost complete absence of the posterior mitral valve leaflet and who are asymptomatic, with no more than mild mitral regurgitation. We believe that this is the first reported instance of such findings in a single family.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Female
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / diagnostic imaging*
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / genetics*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Mitral Valve / abnormalities*
  • Mitral Valve / diagnostic imaging*
  • Mothers
  • Pedigree
  • Prognosis
  • Risk Assessment
  • Siblings
  • Ultrasonography