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Blue toe syndrome from a "coral reef" aorta
1Department of Surgery, Episcopal Hospital, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA.
Annals of Vascular Surgery
|November 1, 1995
Summary
Coral reef aorta, a rare calcified mass, can cause leg microembolization. This case highlights an unusual infrarenal location of this condition, leading to distal atheroembolism.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Cardiovascular Pathology
Background:
- Endoaortic calcified masses, often termed "coral reef" aorta, are an uncommon etiology for microembolic events.
- These calcifications are typically identified in the suprarenal aorta.
Observation:
- This report details an atypical presentation of a coral reef aorta located in the infrarenal aorta.
- The patient exhibited symptoms consistent with distal atheroembolism.
Findings:
- The study documents an unusual case of infrarenal coral reef aorta.
- It also includes a comprehensive review of existing literature on this rare condition.
Implications:
- Recognizing the infrarenal location of coral reef aorta is crucial for diagnosing and managing distal atheroembolism.
- This finding expands the understanding of the anatomical distribution of aortic calcifications and their embolic potential.