# Pseudocoarctation of the Aorta: A Rare Incidental Finding During a Preoperative Assessment

## TL;DR

Pseudocoarctation of the aorta is a rare condition that can lead to serious complications like aneurysms and needs careful diagnosis.

## Contribution

The paper highlights the importance of distinguishing pseudocoarctation from true coarctation and its potential complications.

## Key findings

- PCoA is often diagnosed incidentally and can lead to aortic aneurysm and rupture.
- There is a lack of standard diagnostic and treatment algorithms for PCoA.
- Differentiating PCoA from true coarctation is clinically significant.

## Abstract

Pseudocoarctation of the aorta (PCoA) is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by the abnormal kinking of the thoracic aorta. It is often incidentally diagnosed but gained clinical significance due to its propensity to develop aortic aneurysm and rupture. A standard diagnostic and treatment algorithm for PCoA is lacking, and also, the natural history of the disease is not well studied. We present here a case of PCoA with a fusiform aneurysm of the thoracic aorta to emphasize the need to differentiate it from true coarctation and to rule out associated complications.