Coarctation of the aorta

Modality: CT
Modality: X-ray

Case Discussion:

Chest x-ray of a 12 year old boy demonstrates slight indentation of aorta (figure of 3 sign) with associated  inferior rib notching.

CTA (see diagrams) confirms coarctation of the aorta with marked enlargement of the intercostal and internal mammary arteries. 

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