Seahorse left atrial appendage diverticula mimicking a coronary fistula

Massimiliano Cantinotti1, Raffaele Giordano1, Bruno Murzi1

  • 1Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery Department,Fondazione Toscana G. Monasterio,Massa,Italy.

Cardiology in the Young
|October 22, 2014
PubMed

Insights

A left atrial appendage diverticulum was identified near the left coronary artery. This anatomical variation mimicked a fistulous connection, highlighting potential diagnostic challenges in cardiovascular imaging.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Anatomical Pathology

Background:

  • The left atrial appendage (LAA) is a common site for thrombus formation.
  • Anatomical variations of the LAA can pose diagnostic challenges.

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