A Rare Encounter: Incidental Ectopic Origin of the Right Pulmonary Artery in an Adult
Rupali Jain, Maruti Kumaran, Achala Donuru
TL;DR
A rare case of an adult with an ectopic right pulmonary artery is reported, highlighting the importance of considering congenital anomalies in adults with unexplained lung symptoms.
Contribution
The novelty lies in documenting a rare congenital anomaly typically seen in infants occurring in an adult.
Findings
An adult female was diagnosed with ectopic right pulmonary artery via computed tomography angiography.
The case emphasizes the importance of considering rare congenital anomalies in adults with unexplained pulmonary symptoms.
Abstract
Ectopic origin of the right pulmonary artery (RPA) from the aorta is a rare congenital anomaly typically found in infants. We report an adult female presenting with shortness of breath diagnosed incidentally with ectopic RPA via computed tomography angiography. This case underscores the need to consider rare congenital anomalies in adults presenting with unexplained pulmonary symptoms.
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Taxonomy
TopicsTracheal and airway disorders · Congenital Heart Disease Studies · Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies