Dissecting aneurysm of the interventricular septum due to rupture of the sinus of Valsalva

Cardiol Young. 2017 Apr;27(3):609-612. doi: 10.1017/S1047951116001621. Epub 2016 Nov 22.

Abstract

Aneurysm of the sinus of Valsalva is a rare congenital cardiac anomaly. It occurs as an outpouching that progresses like a windsock, and it may rupture producing aortic regurgitation, cardiac tamponade, congestive heart failure, conduction abnormalities, and stroke. We describe a case of rupture of the sinus of Valsalva into the interventricular septum producing a large dissecting aneurysm. Despite the location, it did not produce a conduction abnormality.

Keywords: Sinus of Valsalva aneurysm; aneurysm of the interventricular septum; rupture of the sinus of Valsalva.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Aneurysm, Ruptured / complications*
  • Aneurysm, Ruptured / diagnosis
  • Aortic Aneurysm / complications*
  • Aortic Aneurysm / congenital
  • Aortic Aneurysm / diagnosis
  • Aortic Dissection / diagnosis
  • Aortic Dissection / etiology*
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal
  • Electrocardiography
  • Heart Aneurysm / diagnosis
  • Heart Aneurysm / etiology*
  • Heart Septum*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Sinus of Valsalva*