Fig. 5From: Severe mitral regurgitation due to mitral leaflet aneurysm diagnosed by three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography: a case reportHistopathology of the mitral valve aneurysm. a and b. Low-power (X 5 original magnification) microphotograph of the mitral valve aneurysm showing prominent myxomatous changes observed after a haematoxylin and eosin, and b Masson Trichrome staining. c. Low-power (X 10 original magnification) microphotograph showing no infiltration by inflammatory cells or active endocarditis in the posterior mitral leafletBack to article page