Coarctation of the aorta associated with aneurysm of the left subclavian artery

Br J Radiol. 2004 Apr;77(916):335-7. doi: 10.1259/bjr/84233974.

Abstract

Coarctation of the thoracic aorta is not often diagnosed after childhood. The combination of subclavian artery aneurysm in association with coarctation of the aorta is even less frequent. A review of the literature elicited only seven previously reported cases of such an association. Presented herein is a case of a young adult with coarctation of the aorta and secondary left subclavian artery aneurysm, diagnosed incidentally. We discuss the incidence of these rare conditions and possible causes for their co-existence.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging
  • Aneurysm / etiology*
  • Aorta, Thoracic*
  • Aortic Coarctation / complications*
  • Aortic Coarctation / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Subclavian Artery*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed