Annuloaortic ectasia in a patient with congenital absence of the left pericardium.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report a patient with congenital absence of the left pericardium with development of progressive annuloaortic ectasia and aortic insufficiency during a 12-year period. The patient was treated with a Bentall procedure. Pathologic examination of the aorta revealed cystic medial necrosis. The surgical management and a possible association between congenital absence of pericardium and Marfan syndrome are discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Abnormalities, Multiple
- Aortic Valve
- Aortic Valve Insufficiency
- Cardiac Surgical Procedures
- Pericardium