Prenatal diagnosis of an aneurysm of the mitral-aortic intervalvular fibrosa

Echocardiography. 2015 Apr;32(4):716-9. doi: 10.1111/echo.12841. Epub 2014 Nov 20.

Abstract

Aneurysm of the mitral-aortic intervalvular fibrosa (A-MAIVF) is a rare but potentially fatal condition. The aneurysm is located between the mitral and aortic valves and communicates with the left ventricular outflow tract, and the differential diagnoses include dilated coronary sinuses and coronary arteriovenous fistula. We describe the first reported case of an A-MAIVF diagnosed in the fetus.

Keywords: aneurysm; mitral-aortic intervalvular fibrosa; prenatal diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aortic Valve / diagnostic imaging*
  • Echocardiography / methods*
  • Female
  • Heart Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Mitral Valve / diagnostic imaging*
  • Pregnancy
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal / methods*