Persistent fifth aortic arch with patent ductus arteriosus

Persistent fifth aortic arch is a rare congenital vascular anomaly, with no clinical impact, so diagnosis is usually an incidental finding occasionally associated with other congenital heart defects. We report a case of persistent fifth aortic arch associated with patent ductus arteriosus.

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Published in:Archivos de cardiología de México 2015-04, Vol.85 (2), p.161-163
Main Authors: Tamayo-Espinosa, Tania, Erdmenger-Orellana, Julio, Becerra-Becerra, Rosario, Balderrabano-Saucedo, Norma, Arévalo-Salas, Luis Alexis
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Subjects:
Abnormalities, Multiple - diagnosis
Aorta, Thoracic - abnormalities
Child
Ductus Arteriosus, Patent - complications
Ductus Arteriosus, Patent - diagnosis
Female
Humans
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Summary:Persistent fifth aortic arch is a rare congenital vascular anomaly, with no clinical impact, so diagnosis is usually an incidental finding occasionally associated with other congenital heart defects. We report a case of persistent fifth aortic arch associated with patent ductus arteriosus.
ISSN:1405-9940
DOI:10.1016/j.acmx.2014.09.004