NEET PG Medical – 2019 – Question – 55
Fish mouth appearance of valve in RHD is due to
a) Rupture of valve
b) Calcification & fibrosis
c) Hypertrophy of ventricular wall
d) None of the above
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Correct Answer – B
Answer- B. Calcification & fibrosis
In rheumatic heart disease, an autoimmune attack on the mitral valve produces thickening of the valve leaflets. The mitral valve is often described as having a “fish-mouth” appearance.
