“…Congenital AR is most commonly caused by a bicuspid aortic valve (i.e., a valve with only two leaflets). However, congenital AR has also been reported in three-leaflet valves where one leaflet is abnormally small (Cromme-Dijkhuis and Meuzelaar, 1991; Donofrio et al, 1992; Hashimoto et al, 1984; Hioki et al, 1994; Karimi et al, 2010; Line et al, 1979). Often in these cases, there is annular dilatation (Cromme-Dijkhuis and Meuzelaar, 1991; Donofrio et al, 1992; Hashimoto et al, 1984; Hioki et al, 1994).…”