Anomalous Chordae Tendineae Associated with Mitral Valve Dysplasia in a Cat

Authors

  • Laís Bitencourt Guimarães Laboratório de Patologia do Departamento de Clínica e Cirurgia Veterinárias, Escola de Veterinária da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais Author
  • Rogéria Serakides Laboratório de Patologia do Departamento de Clínica e Cirurgia Veterinárias, Escola de Veterinária da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais Author
  • Lorena Gabriela Rocha Ribeiro Laboratório de Patologia do Departamento de Clínica e Cirurgia Veterinárias, Escola de Veterinária da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais Author
  • Natalia Melo Ocarino Laboratório de Patologia do Departamento de Clínica e Cirurgia Veterinárias, Escola de Veterinária da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais Author

Keywords:

cat, congenital disease, heart

Abstract

A rare case of anomalous chordae tendineae associated with mitral valve dysplasia was observed during necropsy in a 5- year-old male Persian cat with a history of sudden death. Grossly, there was thickening of the mitral valve, which was connected to numerous, short and thickened chordae tendineae that were ectopically inserted into the myocardium. In addition, marked left atrial dilation and pulmonary congestion and edema were present.  

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Published

2013-07-30

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 2 (2013): BJVP

Section

Artigos

How to Cite

Guimarães, L. B., Serakides, R., Ribeiro, L. G. R., & Ocarino, N. M. (2013). Anomalous Chordae Tendineae Associated with Mitral Valve Dysplasia in a Cat. Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Pathology, 6(2), 40-41. https://bjvp.org.br/bjvp/article/view/152