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[Persistent fifth aortic arch with patent ductus arteriosus].
Tania Tamayo-Espinosa1, Julio Erdmenger-Orellana1, Rosario Becerra-Becerra1
1Departamento de cardiología, Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez, México D.F., México.
Archivos De Cardiologia De Mexico
|January 11, 2015
Summary
Persistent fifth aortic arch is a rare congenital vascular anomaly, often found incidentally. This case highlights its association with patent ductus arteriosus, another congenital heart defect.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Persistent fifth aortic arch is a rare congenital vascular anomaly.
- It typically has no clinical impact and is often an incidental finding.
- It can be associated with other congenital heart defects.
Observation:
- A case of persistent fifth aortic arch was identified.
- This anomaly was found in conjunction with patent ductus arteriosus.
Findings:
- The study reports a rare association between persistent fifth aortic arch and patent ductus arteriosus.
- This combination represents an uncommon presentation of congenital vascular anomalies.
Implications:
- Understanding these associations is crucial for comprehensive diagnosis in pediatric cardiology.
- Further research may elucidate the embryological basis for this specific vascular anomaly combination.
- Accurate diagnosis of such anomalies aids in appropriate patient management and follow-up.
Keywords:
Patent ductus arteriosusPersistencia del conducto arteriosoPersistencia del quinto arco aórticoPersistent fifth aortic archMore Related Videos
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