RESUMO

Abstract Quadricuspid aortic valve (QAV) and sinus of Valsalva aneurysm (SVA) are rare congenital anomalies. We report an elderly patient with QAV associated with a ruptured SVA to the right atrium. Transthoracic echocardiographic and computed tomographic images are presented. We emphasize the important role of computed tomography angiography in establishing and confirming the diagnosis and facilitating treatment planning. The patient was successfully operated by a minimally invasive approach.

RESUMO

Quadricuspid aortic valve (QAV) and sinus of Valsalva aneurysm (SVA) are rare congenital anomalies. We report an elderly patient with QAV associated with a ruptured SVA to the right atrium. Transthoracic echocardiographic and computed tomographic images are presented. We emphasize the important role of computed tomography angiography in establishing and confirming the diagnosis and facilitating treatment planning. The patient was successfully operated by a minimally invasive approach.

Assuntos

Aneurisma Aórtico , Válvula Aórtica Quadricúspide , Seio Aórtico , Humanos , Idoso , Seio Aórtico/diagnóstico por imagem , Seio Aórtico/cirurgia , Valva Aórtica/diagnóstico por imagem , Valva Aórtica/cirurgia , Valva Aórtica/anormalidades , Aneurisma Aórtico/complicações , Aneurisma Aórtico/diagnóstico por imagem , Aneurisma Aórtico/cirurgia , Ecocardiografia