[Dissecting aneurysm rupturing into the pericardium in a 10-year-old child. Temporary surgical success].
Report of the case of a child in whom a marked dilatation of the ascending aorta was discovered at the age of 7 years, because of a symptomless systolic murmur, and who developed at the age of 10 a clinical picture of dissecting aneurysm. He was operated upon successfully, and was shown to have on operation a stenotic bicuspid aortic valve. There were no signs of fibrous tissue dystrophy. Death occured suddenly at the age of 14.
D001024:Aortic Valve Stenosis / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010490:Pericardial Effusion / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous
Anévrysme disséquant rompu dans le péricarde chez un enfant de 10 ans. Succès chirurgical temporaire