BALANCED DOUBLE AORTIC ARCH IN A CHILD WITH EFFORT DYSPNEA: A CASE REPORT
Journal Title: Acta HealthMedica - Year 2016, Vol 1, Issue 3
Abstract
Introduction: Vascular ring is a relatively rare congenital malformation of the aortic arches which causes trachea-esophageal compression. Double aortic arch is the common form of complete vascular rings. This anomaly is usually presented with respiratory symptoms in early infancy. Case presentation: A 5-year-old boy was referred to our hospital because of frequent episodes of cough and effort dyspnea. The final diagnosis was double aortic arch, and was established after magnetic resonance angiography which showed balanced type double aortic arch that completely encircled the trachea and esophagus. Conclusion: Double aortic arch is a complete form of vascular ring and it is an important cause of recurrent respiratory symptoms in infants and children. Our report emphasizes the importance of evaluating children with persistent respiratory symptoms for vascular rings. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment of this anomaly is associated with a good outcome
Authors and Affiliations
Hamid Hoseinikhah, Aliasghar Moeinipour, Atefeh Ghorbanzadeh, Hasan Birjandi, Nahid Zirak, Mohammad Abbasi Teshnisi
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP343029
- DOI 10.19082/ah70
- Views 119
- Downloads 0
EPIDEMIOLOGY AND FORMATION OF FUNGAL BIOFILMS AND SUSCEPTIBILITY TESTING OF CANDIDA GLABRATA ISOLATED ON ENDOSCOPES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF GASTROENTEROLOGY AT THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL OF TLEMCEN
Background: Candidosis is the most prevalent opportunistic fungal infection of humans. It causes a variety of damages ranging from superficial mucosal diseases to deep-seated mycoses. It represents the leading cause of i...
ASSESSING THE QUALITY OF ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS IN ACADEMIC HOSPITALS: A MULTICENTER STUDY IN A DEVELOPING COUNTRY
Introduction: The validity of medical research based on electronic databases strongly relies on the quality of recorded data. Although the use of hospital information systems in Iran goes back to 1990s, few studies have...
USE OF THE INTERNAL THORACIC ARTERY TO GRAFT AN ANOMALOUS LEFT MAIN CORONARY ARTERY FROM THE PULMONARY ARTERY IN A FIVE-YEAR-OLD GIRL
Introduction: Anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is a rare congenital cardiac malformation in which the left coronary artery arises from the pulmonary artery. It usually presents during the...
FREQUENCY OF CONGENITAL HYPOTHYROIDISM IN HORMOZGAN PROVINCE, IRAN
Background: Congenital hypothyroidism, defined as thyroid hormone deficiency at birth, is one of the most common preventable causes of mental retardation. Methods: This study was a cross sectional investigation conducte...
DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF TABRIZ STROKE REGISTRY
Introduction: Stroke is a leading cause of mortality and disability worldwide; specifically, overwhelming in developing countries. Stroke registry is a beneficial infrastructure for clinical audits of stroke, as well as...