Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm Rupture: An Unusual Presentation of Chromosome 22q11.2 Deletion: A Case Report

Sinus of Valsalva aneurysm (SVA) is defined as a weakness in the aortic valve wall, immediately above the attachments of each of the aortic cusps. This weakness can rupture and create an aortocardiac fistula. There are many congenital heart defects associated with chromosome 22q11 deletion, especial...

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Main Authors: Eda-Cristina Abuchaibe, Nancy Dobrolet, Katherine Peicher, Roque Ventura, Elizabeth Welch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Pediatrics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/387075