Ductus arteriosus aneurysm in the adult: role of computed tomography in diagnosis

Clin Radiol. 1997 Mar;52(3):231-4. doi: 10.1016/s0009-9260(97)80279-6.

Abstract

Aneurysm of the ductus arteriosus has been reported in children more frequently than in adults [1-4]. The rarity of the lesion explains the low rate of recognition by the radiologist, especially because symptoms are non-specific in most cases. Clinically and radiologically, aneurysm of the ductal diverticulum can be confused with other mass lesions in the aorticopulmonary window. We report CT features of two ductal aneurysm in the adult with atypical presentation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aneurysm / diagnosis
  • Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging*
  • Angiography, Digital Subtraction
  • Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / diagnosis
  • Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography
  • Male
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*