Caseous calcification of the mitral annulus-associated calcified amorphous tumour with chronic inflammatory cardiomyopathy: a case report

In this case, the timing of decreased left ventricular systolic function and the arising mass coincided, suggesting that chronic inflammation and immunopathological reactions may have influenced the development of CAT from CCMA. Therefore, the rapid progression of CCMA in the development of CAT should especially be considered in patients with inflammatory cardiac comorbidities.