Giant right coronary artery aneurysm presenting with recurrent syncope: A diagnostic challenge

Coronary artery aneurysm (CAA) is a rare form of coronary artery disease characterized by abnormal dilation of a coronary artery segment. While CAAs can present with various symptoms, syncope is notably uncommon, with limited documented cases. We present the case of a 24-year-old woman with a 2-month history of recurrent syncope, occurring in the absence of other symptoms. Initial evaluations, including MRI and cardiac examinations, revealed no abnormalities. However, a transthoracic echocardiogram identified a ring-like structure adjacent to the tricuspid valve, and subsequent computed tomography angiography confirmed a large right coronary artery aneurysm. This case highlights the rare presentation of recurrent syncope as a manifestation of CAA, emphasizing the need for timely diagnosis and intervention in similar cases.

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Radiology Case Reports
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2024-11-27
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radcr.2024.10.118
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Kawasaki Disease and Coronary Complications
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Giant right coronary artery aneurysm presenting with recurrent syncope: A diagnostic challenge

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Abstract

Coronary artery aneurysm (CAA) is a rare form of coronary artery disease characterized by abnormal dilation of a coronary artery segment. While CAAs can present with various symptoms, syncope is notably uncommon, with limited documented cases. We present the case of a 24-year-old woman with a 2-month history of recurrent syncope, occurring in the absence of other symptoms. Initial evaluations, including MRI and cardiac examinations, revealed no abnormalities. However, a transthoracic echocardiogram identified a ring-like structure adjacent to the tricuspid valve, and subsequent computed tomography angiography confirmed a large right coronary artery aneurysm. This case highlights the rare presentation of recurrent syncope as a manifestation of CAA, emphasizing the need for timely diagnosis and intervention in similar cases.

Radiology Case ReportsVol. 20(2)
University of Health Science (KH), Somali National University (SO), Mogadishu University (SO), Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi (TR), University of Health Sciences Antigua (AG)
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