We report a case of extracardiac unruptured aneurysm of the noncoronary sinus of Valsalva presenting with massive aortic regurgitation and high fever. The preoperative evaluation, echocardiographic and cardiac catheterization findings, and surgical management of this rare condition are discussed.
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