Tetralogy of Fallot and anomalous origin of the left pulmonary artery from the ascending aorta associated with absent right internal carotid artery

World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg. 2015 Apr;6(2):324-7. doi: 10.1177/2150135114561687.

Abstract

Anomalous origin of the left pulmonary artery from the ascending aorta is a rare cardiac malformation more commonly described with tetralogy of Fallot (TOF). The association of absent right carotid artery with TOF and anomalous left pulmonary artery from the ascending aorta has been rarely reported in the past. This case highlights the need for careful evaluation of the aortic arch and head vessels anatomy in patients with TOF because of the potential neurologic complications after surgery.

Keywords: carotid artery; pulmonary artery; tetralogy of Fallot.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aorta / abnormalities*
  • Carotid Artery, Internal / abnormalities*
  • Cyanosis / etiology
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / complications
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / diagnostic imaging
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / surgery
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Pulmonary Artery / abnormalities*
  • Radiography
  • Tetralogy of Fallot / surgery*