Mitral Ebstein's Anomaly Modified with a Scarred Rhabdomyoma in Tuberous Sclerosis: An Extremely Rare Cause of Mitral Insufficiency

Intern Med. 2021 Apr 15;60(8):1225-1229. doi: 10.2169/internalmedicine.6035-20. Epub 2020 Nov 23.

Abstract

We present an extremely rare case of mitral Ebstein's anomaly that resulted in severe mitral regurgitation (MR). A 41-year-old woman with a history of tuberous sclerosis underwent surgery. Preoperatively, it was assumed that MR had occurred due to leaflet tethering related to left ventricular posterior wall motion asynergy due to a scarred rhabdomyoma. However, surgical inspection revealed a dysplastic posterior leaflet adhering to the ventricular wall, which was completely covered by the endocardium. Both congenital mitral Ebstein's anomaly and acquired wall motion abnormality due to a scarred rhabdomyoma may have contributed to the development of severe MR in this case.

Keywords: Ebstein's anomaly; delamination failure; mitral regurgitation; mitral valve; plastering; tuberous sclerosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Ebstein Anomaly* / complications
  • Ebstein Anomaly* / diagnostic imaging
  • Female
  • Heart Ventricles
  • Humans
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency*
  • Rhabdomyoma* / complications
  • Rhabdomyoma* / diagnostic imaging
  • Tuberous Sclerosis* / complications