[Aneurysm of the posterior sinus of Valsalva ruptured into right atrium]. / Anévrisme du sinus de Valsalva postérieur rompu dans l'oreillette droite.

ABSTRACT

Sinus of Valsalva aneurysm is rare malformation, which takes origin from one of the three aortic sinuses. Diagnosis of this abnormality is usually made when rupture has occurred. Our observation underlines the severity of the posterior sinus of Valsalva aneurysm ruptured into right atrium, and emphasizes the utility of transthoracic and transoesophageal echocardiography for diagnosis.