Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Volume 3, Issue 6 , Pages 412-414, November 2009

Persistent fifth aortic arch in a patient with a history of intrauterine thalidomide exposure

Section of Cardiovascular Imaging, Division of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, GRB-295, Boston, MA 02114, USA

Received 29 May 2009; accepted 25 July 2009. published online 03 August 2009.

Abstract 

Persistence of the fifth aortic arch is a very rare congenital anomaly often associated with various other congenital cardiac and aortic abnormalities. It is important to be aware of this anomaly and not confuse it with other aortic pathology.

Keywords: Computerized tomography, Intrauterine thalidomide exposure, Persistent fifth aortic arch

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 Conflict of interest: Dr. Abbara reports receiving research support from Bracco, being on the medical advisory boards of Partners Imaging and Magellan Healthcare Inc., and being a consultant for Perceptive Informatics, Inc, and EZEM. The other authors report no conflicts of interest.

PII: S1934-5925(09)00406-7

doi:10.1016/j.jcct.2009.07.004

Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Volume 3, Issue 6 , Pages 412-414, November 2009

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