Open AccessA silent trio: Giant descending aortic aneurysm combined with coarctation and persistent left brachiocephalic truncus
Author(s) -
Basho Maksim,
Nunci Deniona,
Vyshka Gentian,
Prifti Edvin
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.4721
Subject(s) - truncus , medicine , cardiology , brachiocephalic artery , aneurysm , truncus arteriosus , aortic aneurysm , aortic arch , radiology , aorta , heart disease , tetralogy of fallot
We report a case of an undiagnosed descending aortic aneurysm, combined with coarctation and persistent left brachiocephalic truncus in a 59‐year‐old male. It highlights the necessity for aortic imaging, when facing a poorly controlled hypertension.