Myxomatous degeneration of MV

    A child of 13 years, according to an accompanying person, was previously observed with mitral valve prolapse, came to the control ultrasound.

    On ultrasound the valves of the MV are thickened: anterior 7-9 mm, posterior to 6 mm (myxomatous degeneration?); in the closed state in the projection of the anterior leaflet, an anechoic inclusion up to 6x3 mm can not be excluded. Mitral valve prolapse 1-2st. At CFM and PW at MV visualized regurgitation of 1-2st. (Vmax. to 3 m/sec)

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