Acute myocardial infarction secondary to giant right coronary artery aneurysm requiring surgical correction: a case report

This case describes an acute myocardial infarction associated with a giant compressive RCA aneurysm initially mistaken for a mediastinal mass. It highlights its challenge as a differential diagnosis and the importance of early surgical intervention and literature production on this rare entity.

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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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2026-01-05
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-025-03789-w
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Kawasaki Disease and Coronary Complications
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Acute myocardial infarction secondary to giant right coronary artery aneurysm requiring surgical correction: a case report

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Acute myocardial infarction secondary to giant right coronary artery aneurysm requiring surgical correction: a case report

Isabella Van-Londoño, Paula L Torres Gómez, Javier D. Garzón, Karen Andrade
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Abstract

This case describes an acute myocardial infarction associated with a giant compressive RCA aneurysm initially mistaken for a mediastinal mass. It highlights its challenge as a differential diagnosis and the importance of early surgical intervention and literature production on this rare entity.

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