Right Sided Aortic Arch Associated with Limb Length Discrepancy: A Rare Vaso Occlusive Manifestation

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1. Consultant Pediatrician, Calcutta Medical Research Institute, 63 Raja Basanta Roy Road, Kolkata, India
2. Post Graduate Resident, Calcutta Medical Research Institute, Kolkata, India

Background: Right aortic arch is rare. It may be associated with critical subclavian stenosis.

Case characteristics: A three month old baby presented with visible shortening of left arm.

Observation: CT angiogram revealed right aortic arch with stenosis of left subclavian artery.

Outcome: Gradual correction of limb discrepancy after successful Stenting.

Message: Vaso-occlusive features may be a rare presentation of aortic arch anomalies.

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International Journal of Clinical and Medical Cases (ISSN:2517-7346)

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