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V Aortic Arch Remnant
Corrado Tagliati1, Marco Fogante2, Stefania Lamja3
1AST Ancona, Ospedale di Comunità Maria Montessori di Chiaravalle, Via Fratelli Rosselli 176, 60033 Chiaravalle, Italy.
Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)
|May 1, 2025
Summary
A rare aortic arch remnant was found in an asymptomatic 70-year-old male during prostate cancer staging. This minimal V aortic arch remnant features a unique intima-media band connecting aortic walls.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Imaging
- Anatomical Variations
- Radiology
Background:
- Aortic arch anomalies are uncommon vascular variations.
- Early detection of vascular abnormalities is crucial for patient management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of a minimal V aortic arch remnant.
- To describe the imaging characteristics of this unique anatomical finding.
Main Methods:
- A 70-year-old male underwent contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) for prostate cancer staging.
- Detailed analysis of the aortic arch anatomy was performed using CECT imaging.
Main Results:
- An incidental finding of a probable minimal V aortic arch remnant was identified.
- The remnant was characterized by a thin intima-media band connecting the anterior and posterior aortic walls.
Conclusions:
- This case highlights a potentially unreported variation of the aortic arch.
- Awareness of such rare anatomical variants is important for radiologists and clinicians.
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