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Ronald J. O'Reilly, MD; Gregorio Kazenelson, MD; Richard D. Spellberg, MD

Am J Dis Child. 1970;120(3):252-254.

Abstract
A case of pseudoaneurysm of the left ventricle following apparent mild blunt wall trauma presents in a 12-year-old girl. Pseudoaneurysms are external to the left ventricular wall and communicate with the left ventricular cavity by a narrow neck. The diagnosis should be entertained in children presenting with a history of chest wall trauma, systolic murmur, wide-splitting of the second heart sound, and abnormal cardiac fluoroscopy. The fatal outcome of untreated posttraumatic pseudoaneurysms indicates surgical treatment.

Author Affiliations
Long Beach, Calif

From the Cardiovascular Laboratory (Drs. Kazenelson and Spellberg) and the Department of Radiology (Dr. O'Reilly), St. Mary's Long Beach Hospital, Long Beach, Calif.

Footnotes
Received for publication May 11, 1970.

Reprint requests to 5220 Clark Ave, Lakewood, Calif 90712 (Dr. Spellberg).

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