Histopathology of mitral Valve prolapsed shows what kind of change?
In myxomatous degeneration of the mitral valve, one or both mitral leaflets are "floppy" and prolapse--they balloon back into the left atrium during systole. Mitral valve prolapse is a primary form of myxomatous mitral degeneration affecting some 0.5% to 2.4% of adults; thus, it is one of the most common forms of valvular hea disease in the Western world. Men and women are equally affected. (Robbins Basic Pathology,9th edition,pg no.403)
Myxomatous
Fibrinoid
Granulomatous
Fibrous
Cardiovascular system