Michael P. D'Alessandro, M.D.
Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed
Etiology/Pathophysiology:
The left pulmonary artery arises from the right pulmonary artery with
the aberrant right pulmonary artery coursing back to the left lung
behind the trachea and in front of the esophagus causing indentation
of the post wall of the trachea and the anterior wall of the
esophagus. The aberrant artery impinges on the trachea and the left
and right mainstem bronchi.
Pathology:
Not applicable
Imaging Findings:
Lateral esophagram shows an anterior indentation on the esophagus.
DDX:
References:
See References Chapter.
See related Provider Topics Congenital Heart Disease, Genetics/Birth Defects or Heart and Circulation.
See related Patient Topics Congenital Heart Disease, Genetics/Birth Defects or Heart and Circulation.
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