Sudden Death Due to Rupture of Aneurysm of Sinus Valsalva: An Autopsy Case
American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology, cilt.45, sa.3, ss.274-276, 2024 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 45 Sayı: 3
- Basım Tarihi: 2024
- Doi Numarası: 10.1097/paf.0000000000000918
- Dergi Adı: American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.274-276
- Anahtar Kelimeler: aneurysm of sinus Valsalva, right coronary sinus, sudden death, autopsy, pathology, forensic medicine
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Aneurysm of sinus Valsalva is a defined as dilatation of the sinuses located between the aortic valve annulus and the sinotubular junction and mostly found in the right coronary sinus. It can be either congenital or acquired. This condition is usually asymptomatic unless it can cause intracardiac rupture or aortic valve insufficiency. Extracardiac rupture and associated fatal cases of cardiac tamponade are extremely rare. Our case is one of the rare cases in the literature that was diagnosed during autopsy. Our case is 65-year-old male patient with a history of hypertension suddenly fell ill after swimming in the sea. On gross examination of heart, there was an aneurysmatic enlargement of the right sinus Valsalva measuring 4.5 × 4 cm with a hemorrhagic appearance on the outer surface and a 0.3 cm rupture area. Histopathological examination revealed hemorrhage in and around the aneurysm wall.