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A "Snake-Like" Vessel in the Thorax.
Eirini Beneki1, Kyriakos Dimitriadis1, Alexios S Antonopoulos1
1First Cardiology Department, School of Medicine, Hippokration General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece.
JACC. Case Reports
|February 16, 2024
Summary
A rare congenital extracardiac arteriovenous fistula was incidentally discovered in a patient evaluated for angina using computed tomographic coronary angiography. This case highlights a unique vascular anomaly.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Radiology
- Vascular Surgery
Background:
- Congenital extracardiac arteriovenous fistulas are rare vascular malformations.
- Diagnosis often occurs incidentally during imaging for other conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a case of incidentally discovered congenital extracardiac arteriovenous fistula.
- To illustrate the origin and trajectory of this rare vascular lesion.
Main Methods:
- Computed tomographic coronary angiography was performed for angina evaluation.
- Detailed imaging analysis was used to identify and characterize the fistula.
Main Results:
- An incidental finding of a congenital extracardiac arteriovenous fistula was made.
- The origin and course of the vascular lesion were delineated.
Conclusions:
- Congenital extracardiac arteriovenous fistulas can be incidentally detected during cardiac imaging.
- Awareness of such rare anomalies is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.
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