An exceptional form of congenitally bicuspid aortic valve resulting in pure aortic regurgitation.
A case with an exceptional form of congenitally bicuspid aortic valve is described. A fibrous strand connected to the supra-aortic ridge supported the conjoined cusp, and severe pure aortic regurgitation was present although the fibrous strand remained intact. Aortic valve replacement was successfully performed.
D000328:Adult; D001021:Aortic Valve / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D001022:Aortic Valve Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006349:Heart Valve Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011391:Prolapse / Q000209:etiology