Rare association of aneurysm of anterior mitral leaflet with bicuspid aortic valve.

Mitral valve aneurysm is defined as outpouching of the mitral valve which expands in systole and collapse in diastole. It was first reported in 1729 by Morand. Most of the cases have been described in the African population. It is rare in the Indian population. Its chief presentations are congestive heart failure, palpitations, arrhythmia, or in rare cases an embolic phenomenon. It can be diagnosed either by echocardiography or cardiac imaging (magnetic resonance imaging/computed tomography). It can either occur as an isolated defect or with other associated valvular abnormalities. Here, we present a case of a 40-year-old male who was referred for the evaluation of palpitation who on the investigation was found to have a bicuspid aortic valve with severe Aortic Regurgitation (AR) along with aneurysm in the anterior mitral leaflet causing severe mitral regurgitation. This case highlights the importance of keeping a submitral aneurysm as a differential diagnosis for mitral regurgitation and searching for other associated valvular defects which may affect the management and treatment outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]