El-Karimi, Saloua and Elmasrioui, Joumana and Islah, Youssef and Eljamili, Mohammed and Elhattaoui, Mustapha and Benfaddoul, Oualid and Chaja, Warda and Jalal, Hicham (2023) Giant Left Atrial Appendage Aneurysm or Pericardial Effusion: A Misleading Appearance on Echocardiography and a High Risk of Rupture. Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal, 12 (3). pp. 90-95. ISSN 2347-520X
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Abstract
Left atrial appendage (LAA) aneurysm or giant LAA is an uncommon condition. It could be discovered incidentally during echocardiography examination or in symptomatic patients presenting with tachycardia or embolic events. The giant LAA is a serious condition with a high embolic risk that can cause respiratory distress and even cardiac arrest in children. A conservative surgical approach based on resection of the LAA is recommended and is mostly safe. We report the case of a four-year-old girl presenting with a symptomatic giant LAA removed successfully. The echo-cardiographer must be aware of its appearance mimicking a pericardial effusion and focus on its possible association with other congenital lesions. There are several therapeutic strategies, all with proven efficacy and safety.
Item Type: | Article |
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Subjects: | East India Archive > Medical Science |
Depositing User: | Unnamed user with email support@eastindiaarchive.com |
Date Deposited: | 04 May 2023 12:11 |
Last Modified: | 24 Sep 2024 11:27 |
URI: | http://ebooks.keeplibrary.com/id/eprint/1040 |