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Cutis marmorata telangiectatica congenita associated with a double aortic arch
E A O'Toole1, P Deasy, R Watson
1Department of Dermatology, Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin, Dublin, Ireland.
Pediatric Dermatology
|December 1, 1995
Summary
This report details a rare case of cutis marmorata telangiectatica combined with a double aortic arch. This co-occurrence suggests a potential link to early embryonic developmental defects.
Area of Science:
- Vascular anomalies
- Dermatology
- Embryology
Background:
- Cutis marmorata telangiectatica (CMTC) is a rare congenital vascular disorder.
- Double aortic arch is a congenital cardiovascular anomaly where the aorta forms two distinct arches.
Observation:
- A patient presented with clinical features of cutis marmorata telangiectatica.
- This patient also exhibited the previously undocumented anomaly of a double aortic arch.
Findings:
- The co-occurrence of CMTC and a double aortic arch is reported for the first time.
- This combination of vascular anomalies may stem from a shared underlying developmental etiology.
Implications:
- Highlights the potential for multiple, rare vascular anomalies to present concurrently.
- Suggests a possible mesodermal developmental defect during embryogenesis as a unifying cause.
- Underscores the importance of thorough cardiovascular evaluation in patients with rare congenital conditions.