Multiple choice

In mitral valve prolapse, the histological finding is

  1. hyalinization of the valve

  2. fibrinoid necrosis

  3. myxomatous degeneration of the valve

  4. none of these
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Explanation

Mitral valve prolapse is characterized by myxomatous degeneration of the valve leaflets, which involves accumulation of glycosaminoglycans and disruption of collagen fibers. This makes the leaflets floppy and prolapsed. Hyalinization and fibrinoid necrosis are not typical findings in MVP.

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