Presentation
Presyncopal episodes and mild crepitations in lungs on examination.
Patient Data
Age: 90 years
Gender: Female
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X-ray findings include:
splaying of the carina
mitral valve annular calcification
mildly prominent pulmonary vessels and interstitial markings
right acromioclavicular joint and rotator cuff degeneration
Case Discussion
Findings in this case are consistent with left atrial enlargement due to mitral valve degeneration.