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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Interrupted aortic arch (IAA) is a rare, severe congenital heart defect typically diagnosed in early childhood.
  • Existing IAA classifications (Types A, B, C) are based on the interruption site.
  • This case involves a patient with atypical anatomy not fitting current classifications.

Observation:

  • A 6-year-old boy presented with neck masses and an echocardiogram showing IAA without other cardiac anomalies.
  • Computed tomography angiography revealed an absent aortic arch and discontinuity.
  • The ascending aorta supplied both carotid arteries; the descending aorta received blood from large subclavian arteries via extensive collateral vessels.

Findings:

  • The patient was nearly asymptomatic due to significant collateral circulation ensuring lower body perfusion.
  • The absence of typical differential cyanosis in a patient with IAA is noteworthy.
  • The patient lacked a common brachiocephalic trunk, left carotid artery, and left subclavian artery, deviating from standard IAA presentations.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the limitations of current IAA classification systems.
  • The unique vascular arrangement may represent a novel subtype of interrupted aortic arch.
  • Further research is needed to understand and classify such atypical IAA presentations.