Incidental discovery of a rare right ventricular aneurysm
Andrew F Voter1, Jeffrey P Kanne2, Anthony D Kuner2
1University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53705, USA.
Abstract:
Three types of cardiac outpouchings are encountered on cardiovascular imaging: diverticula, aneurysms and pseudoaneurysms. The underlying physiology, imaging findings, risk of rupture, and optimal treatment varies for each and a correct diagnosis is critical. We report a case of a rare, incidentally discovered right ventricular aneurysm that was characterized by transthoracic echocardiogram, computed tomography, and cardiac MRI. The types of cardiac outpouchings are reviewed, and we discuss the selection of imaging modality, keys to distinguishing the outpouchings, and management strategies.
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