Unicommissural Unicuspid Aortic Valve, Ascending Aortic Aneurysm, and Bovine Arch: A Rare Case Report

World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg. 2021 Nov;12(6):787-790. doi: 10.1177/2150135120965201. Epub 2021 May 6.

Abstract

A 24-year-old man presented with rapidly progressive dyspnea due to mixed aortic stenosis and insufficiency. Unicommissural unicuspid aortic valve, ascending aortic aneurysm, and a bovine arch were identified on computed tomography angiography. Uncomplicated surgical mechanical valve replacement and ascending aortic graft placement improved his symptoms. Aortopathy is common in unicuspid valve patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aortic Aneurysm* / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Aneurysm* / etiology
  • Aortic Aneurysm* / surgery
  • Aortic Valve / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Valve / surgery
  • Aortic Valve Insufficiency*
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis*
  • Heart Valve Diseases*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Young Adult

Supplementary concepts

  • unicuspid aortic valve