Sinus of Valsalva aneurysm

A sinus of Valsalva aneurysm is a cause of thoracic aortic dilatation. They can be either congenital or acquired (mycotic).

Location

It most often involves the right coronary sinus and less frequently the non-coronary sinus 3.

Demographics and clinical presentation

There may be a slight male predilection. Presentation with a catastrophic acute rupture is quite common.

Radiographic features

Cardiac MRI

Considered the imaging modality of choice especially with the mycotic type. features to be added

Complications

  • rupture : leading to tamponade +/- intra cardiac shunting
  • ventricular outflow tract obstruction

Treatment

Surgical repair with a Bentall procedure could be performed.

Article Source : Dr Yuranga Weerakkody, Radiopaedia

References

  1. Hoey ET, Kanagasingam A, Sivananthan MU. Sinus of valsalva aneurysms: assessment with cardiovascular MRI. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2010;194 (6): W495-504. doi:10.2214/AJR.09.3570 - Pubmed citation
  2. Salanitri GC, Huo E, Miller FH et-al. MRI of mycotic sinus of valsalva pseudoaneurysm secondary to Aspergillus pericarditis. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2005;184 (3): S25-7. AJR Am J Roentgenol (full text) - Pubmed citation
  3. Fazio G, Zito R, Dioco DD et-al. Rupture of a left sinus of Valsalva aneurysm into the pulmonary artery. Eur J Echocardiogr. 2006;7 (3): 230-2. doi:10.1016/j.euje.2005.11.003 - Pubmed citation
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