Mitral Valve Blood Cyst in a Pediatric Patient
Abstract
Intracardiac blood cysts mostly located in the heart valves. Most patients are asymptomatic. However, it has been claimed that it may be associated with mitral valve insufficiency, left ventricular outflow tract obstruction, and even stroke in some rare cases, especially in adults. There is no consensus on its treatment. However, in cases with negative effects on heart functions, resection of the lesion is performed with low-risk surgical procedures. We decided to follow up our case of mitral valve blood cyst, which we detected incidentally, because it was asymptomatic and this lesion did not have a negative effect on heart functions.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Pediatric Cardiology
Journal Section
Image Presentation
Authors
Oğuzhan Kayar
*
0000-0001-8779-4429
Türkiye
Neziha Öz
0009-0004-5046-0002
Türkiye
Süleyman Sunkak
0000-0002-6191-9403
Türkiye
Mustafa Argun
0000-0003-2357-7980
Türkiye
Publication Date
August 31, 2026
Submission Date
March 24, 2025
Acceptance Date
May 17, 2026
Published in Issue
Year 2026 Volume: 11 Number: 2