| Diverticular and aneurysmal structures of the left ventricle in adults: report of a case within the context of a literature review. | |
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PMID: 21224951 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Left ventricular outpouchings are increasingly detected on cardiovascular imaging. Herein, we describe the case of a 45-year-old man who underwent noncardiac preoperative imaging and was found to have an asymptomatic left ventricular outpouching. The patient underwent successful surgical repair of the structure. When left ventricular outpouchings are detected, the main differential diagnoses are pseudoaneurysm, aneurysm, and diverticulum. The outcomes for these conditions differ substantially, and accurate diagnosis can be crucial in making clinical decisions. We review the relevant medical literature, outline the natural history of these left ventricular abnormalities, and discuss options in regard to their management. |
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Authors:
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Premraj Makkuni; Morris N Kotler; Vincent M Figueredo |
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Texas Heart Institute journal / from the Texas Heart Institute of St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Texas Children's Hospital Volume: 37 ISSN: 1526-6702 ISO Abbreviation: Tex Heart Inst J Publication Date: 2010 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2011-01-12 Completed Date: 2011-04-22 Revised Date: 2011-07-20 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8214622 Medline TA: Tex Heart Inst J Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 699-705 Citation Subset: IM |
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Einstein Institute for Heart & Vascular Health, Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19141, USA. |
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Asymptomatic Diseases Cardiac Surgical Procedures Diagnosis, Differential Diverticulum / diagnosis*, surgery Heart Aneurysm / diagnosis*, surgery Heart Diseases / diagnosis*, surgery Heart Ventricles / pathology, surgery Humans Incidental Findings Male Middle Aged Radionuclide Ventriculography Tomography, Emission-Computed, Single-Photon Tomography, X-Ray Computed Treatment Outcome Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color |
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