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Transthoracic echocardiography. Transthoracic echocardiography revealed a mobile, string-like mass 7 mm in size attached to the noncoronary cusp. (a) and (b) left parasternal short axis views, (c) left parasternal short axis view at the level of aortic valve.
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Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) performed at 78 years of age revealed a 7 mm small, mobile, string-like mass attached to the noncoronary cusp (Figure 1).
Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain.High-intensity signal lesions in the right insular cortex (a), and right corona radiata (b).
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Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain revealed high-intensity signal lesions in the right insular cortex and right corona radiate (Figure 2).
Microscopical analysis of the resected specimen revealed a single squamous cell layer covering the surface (a), and a core comprising aggregated elastic fibers and hyaline material (b).
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Pathological examination of the resected specimen revealed that it is comprised of a core of aggregated elastic fibers and hyaline material covered with a single squamous cell layer (Figure 3).