An Asymptomatic Giant Right Coronary Artery Aneurysm Mimicking a Mass of the Right Atrium

Abstract

The authors describe an asymptomatic aneurysm of the right coronary artery. Initial transthoracic echocardiography revealed a mass-appearing lesion situated on the free wall of the right atrium. Transesophageal echocardiogram and coronary angiography were administered. As a result, a huge aneurysm of the right coronary artery was diagnosed. Resection of the aneurysm and coronary artery bypass to the right coronary artery were performed.

Keywords

coronary artery aneurysm echocardiography transesophageal echocardiography coronary angiography

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