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Kommerell's diverticulum: A rare aortic arch anomaly
T C Bhatt1, C G Muralidharan2, Giriraj Singh2
1Graded Specialist (Radiology), INHS Kalyani, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Medical Journal, Armed Forces India
|January 5, 2017
Summary
Rare anomalies of the aortic arch, including Kommerell's diverticulum and aberrant left subclavian artery, can be incidentally detected. This case highlights a right-sided aortic arch with these associated findings.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Radiology
- Anatomical Pathology
Background:
- Aortic arch anomalies are uncommon vascular variations.
- Kommerell's diverticulum, a dilatation of the proximal descending aorta at the origin of an aberrant subclavian artery, is a rare finding.
- Right-sided aortic arch is a congenital anomaly where the aorta arches over the right main bronchus.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a case of incidentally detected right-sided aortic arch.
- To describe the co-occurrence of Kommerell's diverticulum and aberrant left subclavian artery.
- To contribute to the literature on rare aortic arch variations.
Main Methods:
- Case report presentation.
- Review of relevant medical literature.
- Incidental detection via diagnostic imaging (details not specified in abstract).
Main Results:
- A right-sided aortic arch was incidentally identified.
- Kommerell's diverticulum was present at the origin of the aberrant left subclavian artery.
- The aberrant left subclavian artery arose as the last branch from the aortic arch.
Conclusions:
- The coexistence of a right-sided aortic arch, Kommerell's diverticulum, and aberrant left subclavian artery is exceptionally rare.
- Incidental findings of aortic arch anomalies necessitate careful evaluation.
- Understanding these anatomical variations is crucial for surgical planning and clinical management.
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