Ruptured Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm with Resultant Myocardial Pouch Formation in the Fetal Heart—A Diagnostic Challenge

Abstract

Sinus of Valsalva aneurysms (SVAs) are infrequently seen in the pediatric population. When these aneurysms rupture, a significant hemodynamic burden is placed on the heart and increases the likelihood of cardiac failure. Here, we report a case of a ruptured SVA into the ventricular myocardium in a fetus with a form of double-inlet left ventricle. To the best of our knowledge, this has not previously been described.

Keywords

• sinus of Valsalva
• aneurysm
• double-inlet left ventricle