Ruptured right sinus of valsalva aneurysm into the pulmonary artery

J La State Med Soc. 2011 Sep-Oct;163(5):254-5.

Abstract

Aneurysms of the sinus of Valsalva are uncommon. These aneurysms often present as a rupture from the right coronary sinus into the right ventricle or right atrium. Rupture into the pulmonary artery is rare, with only six other reported cases. We present here a case of rupture from the right coronary sinus into the pulmonary artery, along with a brief review of the related current literature and recommendations.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / diagnosis*
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / surgery*
  • Aortic Rupture / diagnosis*
  • Aortic Rupture / surgery*
  • Contrast Media
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Sinus of Valsalva / surgery*

Substances

  • Contrast Media