Dilatation of the sinus of Valsalva

What it means

Abnormal outpouching or sac-like dilatation of one of the anatomic dilations of the ascending aorta, which occurs just above the aortic valve.

Aneurysm is considered a severe form of dilatation.

Rare diseases that can present with this3

The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.

Part of the broader category

Also called: Aneurysm of the aortic sinus · Aortic sinus aneurysm · Sinus of Valsalva aneurysm