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Topic - Dx: Coarctation of the Aorta :: Search Icon

History

Age: 10 :: Gender: boy

Patient History

10 year-old with known cardiovascular anomaly.

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Findings


Summary of Findings

A short segment narrowing of the aorta is seen just
distal to the left subclavian artery origin. Cine MR images demonstrated a flow jet was noted eminating from the coarctation, which is consistent with a hemodynamically significant gradient.

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Differential Diagnosis

Diagnosis


Case Diagnosis

Dx: Coarctation of the Aorta


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TF Case Contributor Credits
Submitted by: James H Chang - Author Info
Case/Image Editor: Vince Ho, M.D., M.B.A. - Editor Info
Case Accepted: :: Revised: :: Submitted:
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