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Neonatal ascending aorta thrombosis: A rare and lethal entity
Nikhil Bansal1, Rajarshi Ghosh1, Sanjoy SenGupta1
1Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Mission Hospital, Durgapur, West Bengal, India.
Annals of Pediatric Cardiology
|May 9, 2022
Summary
Neonatal ascending aorta thrombosis (AAT), a rare and lethal condition, is infrequently associated with aortic arch involvement. This case highlights a neonate with both ascending aorta and arch thrombosis, contributing to limited literature on this severe presentation.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal cardiology
- Pediatric cardiovascular surgery
- Vascular biology
Background:
- Ascending aorta thrombosis (AAT) is a rare and often fatal condition in neonates.
- Literature reports approximately 25 cases of AAT, with only eight involving the aortic arch.
Observation:
- This report details a rare case of a neonate diagnosed with both ascending aorta and aortic arch thrombosis.
- The patient presented with a complex thrombotic event affecting major aortic structures.
Findings:
- The case underscores the severe end of the spectrum for neonatal AAT.
- Concomitant involvement of the ascending aorta and arch represents a particularly challenging clinical scenario.
Implications:
- This case contributes valuable data to the scarce literature on neonatal AAT with arch involvement.
- Understanding such complex cases is crucial for improving diagnostic and therapeutic strategies in affected neonates.
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