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Ibrahim Oumarou Hamissou1,2, Nicolas Hugues2, Emeric Lager2

  • 1Department of Cardiology, University Mohammed-V of Rabat, Morocco.

Global Cardiology Science & Practice
|March 3, 2025
PubMed

Insights

A rare congenital left ventricular diverticulum was incidentally discovered in a patient presenting with back pain. Early diagnosis via multimodal imaging is crucial for managing this potentially asymptomatic cardiac abnormality.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Left ventricular diverticulum (LVD) is a rare congenital cardiac anomaly.
  • Diagnosis is often delayed due to asymptomatic presentation.
  • Multimodal imaging aids in identifying LVD.

Observation:

  • A 48-year-old female with a history of paradoxical thromboembolic events and patent foramen ovale closure presented with lower back pain.
  • A contrasted computed tomography scan revealed an incidental finding of a congenital left ventricular diverticulum.

Findings:

  • The case highlights the incidental discovery of LVD in an adult patient.
  • Computed tomography effectively identified the cardiac abnormality.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering rare cardiac conditions even with unrelated symptoms.
  • Prompt diagnosis and management of LVD are essential for patient outcomes.
  • Multimodal imaging plays a critical role in diagnosing subtle cardiac abnormalities like LVD.

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