Large saccular aneurysm in a coronary arterial fistula--a case report

Angiology. 2005 Mar-Apr;56(2):233-5. doi: 10.1177/000331970505600216.

Abstract

The authors present a case of a large saccular aneurysm in a coronary artery fistula originating from the proximal left anterior descending coronary artery, draining into the main trunk of the pulmonary artery. The diagnosis was made by 3-dimensional computed tomography and coronary arteriography. Congenital coronary artery fistula is not uncommon. With a saccular aneurysm, however, it is very rare. A ruptured aneurysm will induce sudden death if surgical repair is not done.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Coronary Aneurysm / congenital*
  • Coronary Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging
  • Coronary Angiography*
  • Coronary Vessel Anomalies / diagnostic imaging*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Echocardiography
  • Humans
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted*
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional*
  • Male
  • Pulmonary Artery / abnormalities*
  • Pulmonary Artery / diagnostic imaging
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*