Giant right coronary artery aneurysm presenting with recurrent syncope: A diagnostic challenge

Coronary artery aneurysm (CAA) is a rare form of coronary artery disease characterized by abnormal dilation of a coronary artery segment. While CAAs can present with various symptoms, syncope is notably uncommon, with limited documented cases. We present the case of a 24-year-old woman with a 2-mont...

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Veröffentlicht in:Radiology case reports 2025-02, Vol.20 (2), p.1053-1057
Hauptverfasser: Abdi, Ishak Ahmed, Dahir, Osman Farah, Abdi, Ahmed Elmi, Hassan, Mohamed Omar, Ahmed, Said Abdirahman, Waberi, Mohamud Mire, Aden, Ahmed Shafie, Jama, Shuayb Moallim Ali, Dahir, Mohamed Osman, Arın, Can Baba, Ahmed, Mohammed AM
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Zusammenfassung:Coronary artery aneurysm (CAA) is a rare form of coronary artery disease characterized by abnormal dilation of a coronary artery segment. While CAAs can present with various symptoms, syncope is notably uncommon, with limited documented cases. We present the case of a 24-year-old woman with a 2-month history of recurrent syncope, occurring in the absence of other symptoms. Initial evaluations, including MRI and cardiac examinations, revealed no abnormalities. However, a transthoracic echocardiogram identified a ring-like structure adjacent to the tricuspid valve, and subsequent computed tomography angiography confirmed a large right coronary artery aneurysm. This case highlights the rare presentation of recurrent syncope as a manifestation of CAA, emphasizing the need for timely diagnosis and intervention in similar cases.
ISSN:1930-0433
1930-0433
DOI:10.1016/j.radcr.2024.10.118