Duplicated Descending Aorta Resulting in Early Localized Vascular Disease

Cureus. 2023 Apr 29;15(4):e38308. doi: 10.7759/cureus.38308. eCollection 2023 Apr.

Abstract

While congenital variants of the aortic arch have been well described, anatomic anomalies of the descending aorta are extremely rare. We present a case of a 31-year-old male with congenital duplication of the descending aorta resulting in advanced localized atherosclerotic disease found incidentally on diagnostic imaging. This case presents a rare anatomic variant that can not only lead to early aortic disease but may also complicate future endovascular intervention.

Keywords: congenital aortic anomaly; ct angiography; diagnostic radiology; vascular anomaly; vascular disease.

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  • Case Reports