Left aortic arch with right descending aorta. 1978

R Dominguez, and K S Oh, and J P Dorst, and L W Young

A left aortic arch with a right descending aorta is a rare congenital anomaly. The radiographic findings in 13 previously described cases and three additional cases are discussed. Characteristic findings on the plain radiograph and esophagram can usually obviate the need for aortography. The anomaly was associated with a vascular ring in at least four and probably five of the 16 patients. Additional and more complex studies may be needed in patients with suspected symptomatic vascular rings.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007223 Infant A child between 1 and 23 months of age. Infants
D007231 Infant, Newborn An infant during the first 28 days after birth. Neonate,Newborns,Infants, Newborn,Neonates,Newborn,Newborn Infant,Newborn Infants
D008297 Male Males
D002675 Child, Preschool A child between the ages of 2 and 5. Children, Preschool,Preschool Child,Preschool Children
D004947 Esophagus The muscular membranous segment between the PHARYNX and the STOMACH in the UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT.
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D001011 Aorta The main trunk of the systemic arteries. Aortas
D001027 Aortography Radiographic visualization of the aorta and its branches by injection of contrast media, using percutaneous puncture or catheterization procedures. Aortographies
D013902 Radiography, Thoracic X-ray visualization of the chest and organs of the thoracic cavity. It is not restricted to visualization of the lungs. Thoracic Radiography,Radiographies, Thoracic,Thoracic Radiographies

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