Korean Circ J.  2016 Sep;46(5):739-742. 10.4070/kcj.2016.46.5.739.

A Congenital Gerbode Defect associated with a Rare Structural Abnormality of the Mitral Valve Diagnosed in an Adult Patient

• Mateescu A
• Coman IM
• Beladan CC
• Radulescu
• Ginghina C
• Popescu BA

• KMID: 2389635
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4070/kcj.2016.46.5.739

Abstract

We report the case of a rare association of a congenital Gerbode defect with severe mitral regurgitation due to abnormal linear structure of mitral valve, diagnosed in an adult patient. The case highlights the importance of a thorough examination interpreting the echocardiographic findings on a pathophysiological basis. It also underlines the complementary role of different imaging techniques with transesophageal echocardiography, allowing the precise assessment of both structural and functional abnormalities in such a complex case. The patient underwent mitral valve replacement with a bileaflet mechanical prosthesis and repair of the Gerbode defect. The imaging findings were confirmed during the surgical procedure, leading to a good outcome.

Keyword

Heart septal defect; Mitral valve; Mitral regurgitation; Echocardiography; Echocardiography, transesophageal

MeSH Terms

Adult*
Echocardiography
Echocardiography, Transesophageal
Heart Septal Defects
Humans
Mitral Valve Insufficiency
Mitral Valve*
Prostheses and Implants