Title of article
Aneurysm of the Pulmonary Artery in Fallot’s Tetralogy
Author/Authors
Afrikh, Kawtar Unit of Cardiology A - Ibn Sina University Hospital, Rabat, Morocco , Hattach, Loua Unit of Cardiology A - Ibn Sina University Hospital, Rabat, Morocco , Fellat, Nadia Unit of Cardiology A - Ibn Sina University Hospital, Rabat, Morocco , El Bakkali, Mustapha Physiology of Exercise Team (EPE) - Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy - University Mohammed V, Rabat, Morocco , Benjelloun, Halima Unit of Cardiology A - Ibn Sina University Hospital, Rabat, Morocco
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5
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1
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5
Abstract
Introduction. Pulmonary artery aneurysms are a rare entity. Etiologies of these findings are multiple, but they are exceptionally
associated with Fallot’s Tetralogy. In this study, we present an unusual case of an important aneurysm of the left pulmonary artery
associated with Fallot’s Tetralogy disease. Case Presentation. A 30-year-old woman has been admitted for dyspnea and cyanosis.
The data which had been obtained from echocardiography, cardiac catheterization, and angio-magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
suggested the existence of an important aneurysm of the left pulmonary artery associated with a regular Fallot’s disease with a
pulmonic stenosis. We have noticed the presence of a small restrictive patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). Therefore, the patient was
referred to surgical correction. Conclusion. Pulmonary artery aneurysms associated with Fallot’s Tetralogy are rarely reported. The
natural history of these rare arterial aneurysms has to be clarified.
Keywords
Aneurysm , Pulmonary Artery
Journal title
Case Reports in Cardiology
Serial Year
2017
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2610404
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