Anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery in siblings with Marfan syndrome

Cardiol Young. 2011 Apr;21(2):238-40. doi: 10.1017/S1047951110001836. Epub 2010 Dec 8.

Abstract

We report a case of two brothers with Marfan syndrome and coexistent anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery from the wrong sinus of Valsalva. To our knowledge, this is the first ever report of siblings with Marfan syndrome who also have anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery. The treatment and management options in the context of sudden death risk are discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Aorta, Thoracic / abnormalities*
  • Child
  • Coronary Vessel Anomalies / complications
  • Coronary Vessel Anomalies / diagnosis*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Echocardiography
  • Electrocardiography
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Marfan Syndrome / complications
  • Marfan Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Siblings*