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Congenital sinus of Valsalva aneurysms rarely rupture into the pulmonary artery. This case highlights a rare instance of right coronary sinus rupture into the pulmonary artery in an 18-year-old female.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Congenital Heart Disease
  • Vascular Surgery

Background:

  • Congenital aneurysms of the sinus of Valsalva (ASOV) are uncommon cardiac abnormalities.
  • ASOV can rupture into various cardiac chambers due to the aortic root's central location.
  • Rupture into the pulmonary artery is an exceptionally rare complication.

Observation:

  • An 18-year-old female presented with a ruptured aneurysm of the right coronary sinus.
  • The rupture was specifically into the pulmonary artery, a highly unusual site.
  • Surgical intervention revealed an additional small outlet ventricular septal defect.

Findings:

  • The primary finding was the rare rupture of a right coronary sinus aneurysm into the pulmonary artery.
  • A concurrent small outlet ventricular septal defect was identified during surgery.

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  • Hypertrophied septal trabeculae in the right ventricular outflow tract obscured the ventricular septal defect.

    • Implications:

    • This case underscores the importance of considering rare presentations of ASOV rupture.
    • Accurate diagnosis and surgical correction are crucial for managing these complex congenital heart defects.
    • The presence of obscured VSD highlights the need for thorough intraoperative assessment in complex cardiac cases.