Left ventricular pseudoaneurysm: a case report and discussion on differential diagnoses.
- Author:
Kong Bing Tan
;
Siang Hui Lai
;
Keng Poh Wee
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Lesion, NOS;
Left;
seconds;
Traumatic Rupture;
Case Report
- From:The Malaysian journal of pathology
2003;25(2):135-8
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:Malay
-
Abstract:
Left ventricular pseudoaneurysm is a rare complication of myocardial infarction or cardiac trauma. We report a case of sudden death from rupture of such a lesion. Clinically, these lesions need to be distinguished from the other ventricular out-pouching lesions (true aneurysms and diverticula) because of their greater likelihood for rupture. Pathologically, apart from often being infarct-related, they are characterized by a narrow connection with the ventricular cavity and a fibrous outer wall that is devoid of myocardial tissue.
