Rupture of a sinus of Valsalva aneurysm through the tricuspid septal leaflet

Ann Thorac Surg. 1993 May;55(5):1247-8. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(93)90045-j.

Abstract

We report a case of rupture of an aneurysm of the noncoronary sinus of Valsalva with the tract of the fistula emerging through the tricuspid septal leaflet. This rare pathology created a diagnostic dilemma, as the direction of the jet of blood was alternating between the right atrium and the right ventricle.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aortic Aneurysm / pathology*
  • Aortic Rupture / pathology*
  • Cardiomyopathies / pathology*
  • Female
  • Fistula / pathology*
  • Heart Septum / pathology*
  • Heart Valve Diseases / pathology
  • Humans
  • Sinus of Valsalva*
  • Tricuspid Valve / pathology*