Abstract
Pseudoaneurysm of the mitral-aortic intervalvular fibrosa (P-MAIVF) continues to be a rare diagnosis in children. Etiology, presentation, and management strategies are considerably different from adults. We report a fatal case of P-MAIVF with classical transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiographic findings complemented by CT imaging. The natural course of uncomplicated/asymptomatic P-MAIVF is largely unknown since most patients are offered surgery. We present an extensive literature review of pediatric P-MAIVF and highlight important differences from the adult form of this disease.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1495-1505 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Echocardiography |
Volume | 37 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 1 2020 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine