Why the study?
Heart valve hemangiomas are very rare, predominantly affect the mitral and tricuspid valves, and have rarely been described in the aortic valve.
This case report adds to the very limited literature on aortic valve hemangiomas, specifically in the context of atherosclerotic changes and insufficiency.
May prompt hemangioma consideration in aortic insufficiency differentials; leaves open need for systematic data on prevalence and management.
The incidence of heart valve hemangioma is very low and is mostly observed in the mitral and tricuspid valve. In 2006, two cases of aortic valve hemangioma were reported for the first time, including one with calcifying aortic valve stenosis. We now present a case of aortic valve hemangioma in a patient suffering from aortic valve insufficiency combined with atherosclerotic thickening.
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