Jellyfish-Like Accessory Mitral Valve Tissue Causing Near-Collapse in a Young Child
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery
Published online on November 23, 2016
Abstract
Accessory mitral valve tissue (AMVT) causing left ventricular outflow tract obstruction (LVOTO) is rare. We report a case of AMVT causing severe LVOTO resulting in acutely progressive symptoms of near-collapse. Urgent surgical resection eliminated the patient’s life-threatening symptoms. AMVT should be considered among potential LVOTO diagnoses, and early surgical intervention may be required.