Ruptured sinus of Valsalva aneurysm into the left ventricle

A rare case of sinus of Valsalva aneurysm ruptured into the left ventricle was reported. The echocardiogram was suggestive of the diagnosis. The abnormal echo extended from the aortic root to the left ventricular cavity in diastole and disappeared in systole. Discussion was made on the etiology and differential diagnosis.