[Calcified Amorphous Tumor Diagnosed After Stroke:Report of a Case]

Kyobu Geka. 2024 Apr;77(4):316-318.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Calcified amorphous tumor (CAT), a non-neoplastic tumor, is rare. Histopathologic features are the presence of calcified nodules in an amorphous background of fibrin. CAT is reported to be associated with renal dysfunction or hemodialysis, and possibly causes cerebral embolism. We report a case of CAT diagnosed after stroke. A 58-year-old male with a 2-year history of hemodialysis was diagnosed with an acute stroke, and was treated medically. Paralysis promptly improved, but transthoracic echocardiography revealed a tumor attached to the posterior mitral leaflet and dense mitral annular calcification. To prevent embolism due to the large tumor, we performed resection of the tumor. Pathological findings showed calcifications surrounded by amorphous fibrous tissue, indicating CAT. Postoperative course was uneventful.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Calcinosis* / diagnostic imaging
  • Calcinosis* / surgery
  • Heart Neoplasms / complications
  • Heart Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Heart Neoplasms / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Stroke* / diagnostic imaging
  • Stroke* / etiology