A rare case of right aortic arch with mirror-image branching and vascular ring in an adult patient
A right-sided aortic arch with mirror-image branching is a rare vascular anomaly, often associated with congenital heart defects. However, its occurrence with a vascular ring in the absence of cardiac abnormalities is extremely rare. We report the case of a 62-year-old male presenting with acute dys...
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2025-08-01
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| Series: | Radiology Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043325003929 |
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| Summary: | A right-sided aortic arch with mirror-image branching is a rare vascular anomaly, often associated with congenital heart defects. However, its occurrence with a vascular ring in the absence of cardiac abnormalities is extremely rare. We report the case of a 62-year-old male presenting with acute dyspnea, in whom CT angiography revealed a right-sided aortic arch with a vascular ring formed by an aortic diverticulum and the left brachiocephalic artery, causing mild tracheal and esophageal compression. Echocardiography confirmed the absence of cardiac anomalies. This case highlights a rare presentation of a right-sided aortic arch with a vascular ring in an adult patient. While often asymptomatic, such anomalies may contribute to airway or esophageal compression, warranting careful imaging evaluation and tailored management. |
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| ISSN: | 1930-0433 |