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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.

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  • Anatomical Variations
  • Radiology

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  • Early detection of vascular abnormalities is crucial for patient management.

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  • 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.