title: A calcified sinutubular junction: the discovery of a supravalvular aortic stenosis in an elderly woman.
abstract: We report a case of a 64 year old woman with a calcified ring at the level of the sinotubular junction. Echocardiography and Computed Tomography showed a supravalvular aortic stenosis, without known associated lesions, except for the existence of an aberrant right subclavian artery. These combination of abnormalities makes it an unique case. Differential diagnosis of sinutubular calcification is added. From the literature a short review of supravalvular aortic stenosis is presented with indications for surgical intervention. Lifelong and regular follow up is necessary.
authors: Department of Cardiology, Gelre Hospital, Albert Schweitzerlaan 31, 7334 DZ, Apeldoorn, the Netherlands, l.cozijnsen@gelre.nl.
authors: L
authors: L
authors: Cozijnsen
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Bakker-de Boo
authors: J J
authors: JJ
authors: Kardux
authors: B J
authors: BJ
authors: Bouma
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