A ventricular septal defect with a giant appendiform aneurysm of the membranous septum

作者：Cozijnsen M A; Cozijnsen L^*; Maas A C P; Bakker de Boo M; Bouma B J

来源：Netherlands Heart Journal, 2013, 21(3): 152-154.

DOI：10.1007/s12471-012-0343-1

• Ventricular septal defect
• Aneurysm membranous septum
• Spontaneous closure
• Echocardiography
• Magnetic resonance imaging

We report a case of a 39-year-old female with a ventricular septal defect (VSD) and a giant appendiform aneurysm of the membranous septum, illustrated by echocardiography and magnetic resonance imaging. From the literature a short review of the prevalence of spontaneous closure of VSDs together with the possible complications of persisting VSDs is presented. Since patients stay at risk in later years, follow-up at regular intervals is advised.

• 出版日期2013-3