Ruptured Aneurysm of Noncoronary Sinus of Valsalva: Demonstration with Magnetic Resonance Imaging

There are few published reports regarding imaging findings of sinus of Valsalva aneurysms (SVA) with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). We present an unusual form of ruptured SVA, emphasizing the diagnostic importance of MRI among a range of imaging techniques. This case report describes a case of id...

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Published in:Acta radiologica (1987) 2008-10, Vol.49 (8), p.889-892
Main Authors: Dincer, T. C., Basarici, I., Calisir, C., Mete, A., Ermis, C., Deger, N.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aneurysm, Ruptured - diagnosis
Aneurysm, Ruptured - surgery
Aortic Aneurysm - diagnosis
Aortic Aneurysm - surgery
Aortic Rupture - diagnosis
Aortic Rupture - surgery
Biological and medical sciences
Blood and lymphatic vessels
Cardiac Surgical Procedures - methods
Cardiology. Vascular system
Contrast Media - administration & dosage
Diseases of the peripheral vessels. Diseases of the vena cava. Miscellaneous
Dyspnea - etiology
Echocardiography - methods
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Image Enhancement - methods
Imaging, Three-Dimensional - methods
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Magnetic Resonance Angiography - methods
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - methods
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Myocardium - pathology
Rare Diseases
Rupture, Spontaneous
Sinus of Valsalva - pathology
Sinus of Valsalva - surgery
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Summary:There are few published reports regarding imaging findings of sinus of Valsalva aneurysms (SVA) with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). We present an unusual form of ruptured SVA, emphasizing the diagnostic importance of MRI among a range of imaging techniques. This case report describes a case of idiopathic (thought to be congenital in origin), acutely symptomatic ruptured noncoronary SVA diagnosed by MRI and confirmed with conventional angiography and surgery. MRI accurately showed aneurysm size, location, and rupture into the right atrium and provided valuable information about this rare lesion.
ISSN:0284-1851
1600-0455
DOI:10.1080/02841850802258829