Mina F. F. Hanna MBBCh, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Nagina Malguria MBBS, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Kirk Gerald Jordan MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Brian Burns Ghoshhajra MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Suhny Abbara MD, Abstract Co-Author: Research Consultant, Radiology Consulting Group

1. Recognition of Sinus of Valsalva (SOV) aneurysms in their myriad presentations on crossectional imaging. 2. Clinical and Imaging presentation of ruptured and unruptured SOV aneurysms.  

1. Normal anatomy of the aortic root and sinuses of valsalva 2. Pathophysiology and origin of Sinus of Valsalva aneurysms Congenital: Incomplete fusion of proximal and distal bulbar cordis, anatomic defect in the elastc tissue, deficiency of the conal septum. Acquired: posttraumatic, prior aortic surgery, endocarditis, cystic medial necrosis 3. Typical and Atypical appearances of Sinus of Valsalva aneurysms on CT • Saccular contrast outpouching: (Typical aneurysmal) • Mass like (intracardiac, aortic, interatrial septum) • Thrombosed 4. Associated cardiac abnormalities. 5. Ruptured SOV aneurysm or fistula: Incidence, sites with frequency, clinical significance. 6. Pitfalls and variants. Asymmetric dilatation of the sinuses of valsalva, aorta-right atrial tunnel.

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Hanna, M, Malguria, N, Jordan, K, Ghoshhajra, B, Abbara, S, The Many Faces of Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysms.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14010736.html