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Pseudoaneurysm of the sinus of Valsalva caused by infective endocarditis in a 7-year-old child with congenital heart disease.

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We report a case of a pseudoaneurysm in the sinus of Valsalva, secondary to infective endocarditis in a child with trisomy 21. The patient had a history of subaortic stenosis,… Click to show full abstract

We report a case of a pseudoaneurysm in the sinus of Valsalva, secondary to infective endocarditis in a child with trisomy 21. The patient had a history of subaortic stenosis, bicuspid aortic valve, and ventricular septal defect. Patch closure of the ostium of the pseudoaneurysm and aortic valve replacement was performed. The patient was discharged without severe complications.

Keywords: pseudoaneurysm sinus; sinus valsalva; infective endocarditis

Journal Title: Cardiology in the young
Year Published: 2021

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