Cliff KF L

Abstract A mycotic aortic aneurysm is a rare and life-threatening condition, with the most common culprit being Staphylococcus aureus. The incidence varies widely from 0.6% to 13%. It usually affects immunocompromised patients, such as those undergoing haemodialysis who are subjected to repeated skin punctures. The insidiousness of the presentation of this high-risk condition makes diagnosis and management challenging.

Double orifice mitral valve (DOMV), which was initially described by Greenfield in 1876, is a rare congenital malformation that occurs in about 0.05% of the general population.1,2 It is characterised by a mitral valve with a single fibrous annulus, resulting in two orifices.1 Since its discovery, around 200 cases have been reported.2 Its embryonic development, as with most cardiac lesions, is incompletely understood and remains controversial.3 Theories include abnormal embryonic fusion of the...