aneurysm of the Sinus of Valsalva

Last reviewed 01/2018

Aneurysms of the Sinus of Valsalva are either congenital or acquired:

  • congenital:
    • Marfan's syndrome
    • Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

  • acquired:
    • mycotic aneurysms secondary to infective endocarditis of the aortic valve