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. 2015 Jan 9;4(1):2047981614562443. doi: 10.1177/2047981614562443

Table 2.

Normal structures in the ventricles that can mimic diseases and appropriate investigations to prevent misinterpretations.

Cardiac chambers Normal structures Mimickers Remarks
Right ventricle Displaced moderator band Double chamber right ventricle Further evaluation with echocardiogram or MRI
Prominent moderator band Tumor or thrombus Re-evaluation on MPR
Prominent anterior papillary muscle Tumor or thrombus Re-evaluation on MPR
Non-specific fat deposition in the RV free wall Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia Further evaluation with echocardiogram or MRI
Left ventricle Prominent posterior papillary muscle Tumor or thrombus Re-evaluation on MPR
Normal apical thinning Prior myocardial infarction Further evaluation with echocardiogram or MRI
Membranous septum VSD Further evaluation with echocardiogram or MRI