Elongated left atrial appendage

Case contributed by Chris O'Donnell
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Chest pain, ?aortic dissection. Incidental finding.

Patient Data

Age: 70
Gender: Male

CT aortogram study

Case Discussion

The shape and length of the left atrial appendage is highly variable and should be recognized as such.  In this case it sits immediately adjacent to the left coronary artery origin from the aorta.

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