Incidental diagnosis of the unicuspid aortic valve with ascending aortic aneurysm in an asymptomatic adult

The unicuspid aortic valve is an extremely rare congenital anomaly. It usually presents with aortic stenosis and/or aortic regurgitation. Other cardiovascular complications, such as aortic dilatation and left ventricular hypertrophy can accompany it. Herein, we present a case report of a 50-year-old...

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Published in:Journal of Cardiovascular Ultrasound 2011-06, Vol.19 (2), p.102-104
Main Authors: Kang, Seung-Dae, Seol, Sang-Hoon, Park, Bo-Min, Kim, Dong-Kie, Kim, Ki-Hun, Kim, Doo-Il, Seo, Jeong-Sook, Kim, Dong-Soo, Kim, Hyun-Kuk, Song, Jong-Woon
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Summary:The unicuspid aortic valve is an extremely rare congenital anomaly. It usually presents with aortic stenosis and/or aortic regurgitation. Other cardiovascular complications, such as aortic dilatation and left ventricular hypertrophy can accompany it. Herein, we present a case report of a 50-year-old asymptomatic male patient with unicuspid aortic valve, complicated by ascending aortic aneurysm.
ISSN:1975-4612
2005-9655
DOI:10.4250/jcu.2011.19.2.102