Pseudoaneurysm of the mitral-aortic intervalvular fibrosa in children diagnosed by echocardiography: Two case reports.

Journal: Journal Of Clinical Ultrasound : JCU
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Abstract

Pseudoaneurysm of the mitral-aortic intervalvular fibrosa is rare, particularly in children, and is potentially fatal. This article presents two cases of pediatric mitral-aortic intervalvular fibrosa pseudoaneurysm: one secondary to infective endocarditis and the other confirmed to be congenital in nature. The characteristic echocardiographic manifestations of mitral-aortic intervalvular fibrosa pseudoaneurysm demonstrated in this study will enhance diagnostic efficacy and guide early clinical intervention.

Authors
Xiaofang Liu, Qinghua Liu, Lili Miao, Yuxi Yan, Huanping Pang, Xianjun Li, Qiushi Zou