[Aneurysms of the fossae ovalis].
A series of 8 patients serve to demonstrate an ill-recognized entity, viz. the aneurysm of the oval fossa. The factors primarily responsible for the development of the aneurysm include a connective-tissue disturbance in the interatrial septum and an alteration of the pressure ratio between the atria. The possible clinical significance has been stressed.
D000368:Aged; D001344:Autopsy; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization; D005260:Female; D006322:Heart Aneurysm / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
Aneurysma fossae ovalis.