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Published on: February 15, 2013
Left ventricular diverticulum: incidental finding on dual source cardiac CT.
Y De Bruecker1, L Janssen, F De Somer
1Department of Radiology, Bonheiden Imelda Hospital, Bonheiden, Belgium. yves.de.bruecker@imelda.be
Summary
Left ventricular diverticuli are more common than previously thought, found in 4.1% of patients via cardiac CT. These incidental findings in adults appear to follow a benign course, suggesting conservative management.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Radiology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Left ventricular (LV) diverticuli are rare congenital anomalies.
- Literature suggests a low incidence, often associated with other anomalies and potential complications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence, size, and location of left ventricular diverticuli using cardiac dual-source CT.
- To assess the incidence of LV diverticuli in a patient cohort undergoing DS CTCA.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 482 patients who underwent cardiac dual-source computed tomography angiography (DS CTCA).
- Evaluation of imaging data for the presence, characteristics, and location of LV diverticuli.
Main Results:
- LV diverticuli were incidentally found in 4.1% of patients (20/482), a higher incidence than previously reported.
- Diverticuli were most common on the inferoseptal wall (45%) but occurred throughout the LV wall.
- Multiple diverticuli were present in 30% of affected patients, with varied dimensions. No associated anomalies or complications were observed in the studied group.
Conclusions:
- Incidental left ventricular diverticuli found in adults via DS CTCA appear to be relatively common and follow a benign clinical course.
- Conservative management may be appropriate for incidentally detected LV diverticuli in adults.
- Further research is needed to fully understand the long-term prognosis and natural history of LV diverticuli.
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