Korean Circ J.  1984 Jun;14(1):179-184. 10.4070/kcj.1984.14.1.179.

A Case of Anomalous Origin of Right Pulmonary Artery from the Ascending Aorta

• Han DS
• Lee CT
• Kim JH
• Park YB
• Seo J
• Lee YW
• Yun KM

• KMID: 2229826
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4070/kcj.1984.14.1.179

Abstract

Anomalous origin of one pulmonary artery from the ascending aorta is a rare congenital malfomation. To date, there have been 60 reported cases in the literature. Usually the right pulmonary artery arises form the ascending aorta and other malformations such as patent ductus arteriosus are commonly associated. Early diagnosis is essential because congestive heart failure develops in early life and operation is contraindicated if severe pulmonary vascular changes have occurred. We report a case of anomalous origin of right pulmonary artery from the ascending aorta, which is associated with patent ductus arteriosus and severe pulmonary hypertension. She was diagnosed by digital subtractional angiography and cardiac catheterization.

MeSH Terms

Angiography
Aorta*
Cardiac Catheterization
Cardiac Catheters
Ductus Arteriosus, Patent
Early Diagnosis
Heart Failure
Hypertension, Pulmonary
Pulmonary Artery*