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Daria Frestad1, Steffen Helqvist, Morten Helvind, Klaus Kofoed.
Abstract
Congenital coronary artery fistula complicated with giant coronary artery aneurysm is a very rare condition. In this case report, we present a 65-year-old woman, referred to us with a continuous heart murmur, occasional atypical chest pain and few episodes of fainting. A giant aneurysm and a coronary-pulmonary fistula were diagnosed using multiple cardiovascular imaging modalities to provide a sufficient anatomical picture. The patient was considered at high risk of sudden death from aneurysm rupture and received surgical treatment. Subsequent histopathological examination revealed a true aneurysm with severe wall calcifications, ulcerations and large areas with marked thinning of the wall. The postoperative course was uneventful.Entities:
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Year: 2013 PMID: 23661653 PMCID: PMC3669771 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2013-008853
Source DB: PubMed Journal: BMJ Case Rep ISSN: 1757-790X