Rare Case of Post-Partum Spontaneous Papillary Muscle Rupture in a 15-Year-Old

Abstract

A 15-year-old female who was 1-month post-partum presented with shortness of breath and hemoptysis. Echocardiography revealed findings suspicious for spontaneous papillary muscle rupture. We illustrate the evaluation, differential diagnosis, and management of spontaneous papillary muscle rupture. (Level of Difficulty: Beginner.)

Keywords

• mitral valve
• papillary muscle
• pregnancy
• valve replacement