A ventricular septal defect with a giant appendiform aneurysm of the membranous septum

A ventricular septal defect with a giant appendiform aneurysm of the membranous septum

We report a case of a 39-year-old female with a ventricular septal defect (VSD) and a giant appendiform aneurysm of the membranous septum, illustrated by echocardiography and magnetic resonance imaging. From the literature a short review of the prevalence of spontaneous closure of VSDs together with...

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Veröffentlicht in:Netherlands heart journal 2013-03, Vol.21 (3), p.152-154
Hauptverfasser: Cozijnsen, M. A., Cozijnsen, L., Maas, A. C. P., Bakker-de Boo, M., Bouma, B. J.
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Sprache:eng
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Cardiology
Case Report
Medical Education
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
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Zusammenfassung:We report a case of a 39-year-old female with a ventricular septal defect (VSD) and a giant appendiform aneurysm of the membranous septum, illustrated by echocardiography and magnetic resonance imaging. From the literature a short review of the prevalence of spontaneous closure of VSDs together with the possible complications of persisting VSDs is presented. Since patients stay at risk in later years, follow-up at regular intervals is advised.
ISSN:1568-5888
1876-6250
DOI:10.1007/s12471-012-0343-1