Giant unruptured aneurysm of right valsalva sinus detected by magnetic resonance imaging

Int J Cardiol. 2004 Aug;96(2):299-301. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2003.08.004.

Abstract

This report describes a 58 -year -old patient with a giant unruptured asymptomatic aneurysm of right valsava sinus, as well as the significant contribution of magnetic resonance imaging in diagnosis of this cardiovascular disorder and identification of its relationship with surrounding thoracic organs.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Angiography / methods
  • Aortic Aneurysm / diagnosis*
  • Aortic Aneurysm / surgery
  • Contrast Media
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Risk Assessment
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Sinus of Valsalva / diagnostic imaging
  • Sinus of Valsalva / pathology*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures / methods

Substances

  • Contrast Media