Patent ductus arteriosus coexisting with a left brachiocephalic artery originating from the descending aorta: A case report
Jiabing Huang1, Xiaofan Peng, Xiangqian Shen
1Department of Cardiovascular medicine, the Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China.
Rational:
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) and a coexisting left brachiocephalic artery originating from the descending aorta is an extremely rare anomaly of unknown etiology.
Patient Concerns:
Herein we report a 3-year-old female who was found to have this condition during intervention process to close PDA.
Diagnosis:
The patient was diagnosed with PDA coexisting with left brachiocephalic artery through angiography.
Intervention:
Intervention involved transcatheter closure of the pulmonary side of PDA with coils.
Outcomes:
At 6-months follow up, the patient was well, with no symptoms and normal flow through the left carotid artery.
Lessons:
PDA coexisting with left brachiocephalic artery originating from the descending aorta is a very rare anomaly. When this variety of PDA is closed, it is important to avoid affecting the blood flow in the left brachiocephalic trunk. For this reason, closure on the side of the pulmonary artery may be the best solution.
Related Concept Videos
The Aorta
The average diameter of the aorta is approximately 2-3 cm, but the size can vary depending on the section of the aorta and the individual's age, sex, and body size. The aorta is...
The Arch of Aorta
Encircling the heart, the coronary arteries form a ring-like structure before...
Thoracic Aorta
Abdominal Aorta
The celiac trunk, a singular artery, divides into the left gastric artery, which...
Data Reporting and Recording
Types of Reports I: Hands-off Report
Following are the key components and categories of hand-off reports:
Purpose and Process:


