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Giant left atrial appendage aneurysm: the third ventricle!
Melek Ulucam1, Haldun Muderrisoglu, Atilla Sezgin
1Department of Cardiology, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey. melekulucam@gmail.com
The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging
|July 15, 2005
Summary
Giant congenital intrapericardial aneurysmal dilatation of the left atrial appendage is a rare condition. Surgical resection offers a complete cure for this potentially life-threatening diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Cardiac Surgery
- Medical Diagnostics
Background:
- Giant congenital intrapericardial aneurysmal dilatation of the left atrial appendage is an exceptionally rare condition.
- Typically diagnosed in older individuals, it often presents with supraventricular rhythm disorders and risks of systemic thromboembolism.
Observation:
- A patient with a history of cerebral thromboembolism and palpitations was diagnosed with this rare condition.
- Echocardiography was instrumental in identifying the intrapericardial aneurysmal dilatation of the left atrial appendage.
Findings:
- The patient's condition was successfully treated with surgical resection of the affected left atrial appendage.
- Complete surgical correction is feasible and recommended promptly after diagnosis.
Implications:
- Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for managing this rare cardiac anomaly.
- This case highlights the importance of echocardiography in diagnosing such conditions and the efficacy of surgical treatment.