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Woven coronary artery: a case report and literature review

S- M Yuan1

  • 11st Hospital of Putian, Teaching Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Putian, Fujian Province, People's Republic of China. shi_min_yuan@yahoo.com.

Folia Morphologica
|September 27, 2013
PubMed

Insights

Woven coronary artery, an extremely rare condition, involves thin channels from the main artery rejoining distally. This case presents a uniquely complex woven coronary artery anatomy, differing from prior reports.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Vascular Anatomy
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Woven coronary artery is an exceptionally rare congenital anomaly.
  • It is characterized by multiple thin channels originating from a main coronary artery and anastomosing distally.

Observation:

  • A 62-year-old male patient presented with diagnosed coronary artery disease.
  • Coronary angiography revealed three-vessel coronary artery disease.
  • The distal right coronary artery exhibited three complex, twisting thin channels, with secondary channels branching and anastomosing distally.

Findings:

  • The patient displayed a complex configuration of woven coronary artery.
  • This anatomical variation was more intricate than previously documented cases.

Implications:

  • This case expands the understanding of woven coronary artery variations.
  • Highlights the importance of detailed coronary angiography for diagnosing rare coronary anomalies.
  • Informs surgical planning and management strategies for complex coronary artery disease.

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