Anterior superior aortic recess
Last revised by Joachim Feger on 22 Jun 2024
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Weerakkody Y, Feger J, Anterior superior aortic recess. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 11 Oct 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-191319
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19 Jun 2024,
Yuranga Weerakkody ◉
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22 Jun 2024,
Joachim Feger ◉
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The anterior superior aortic recess is one of the variable invaginations of the superior aortic recess and is located anterior to the ascending aorta (mostly towards the left) 1-4. It can sometimes include aortopulmonary window region 1.
Clinical importance
It may occasionally mimic mediastinal lymphadenopathy or a foregut duplication cyst 2,3.
References
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- 3. Shin D, Ryu D, Park M et al. Fluid Collection in the Right Lateral Portion of the Superior Aortic Recess Mimicking a Right Mediastinal Mass: Assessment with Chest Posterior Anterior and MDCT. Korean J Radiol. 2012;13(5):579. doi:10.3348/kjr.2012.13.5.579 - Pubmed
- 4. Seo J, Kim Y, Jou S, Park C. Pericardial Recess: Computed Tomography Findings of Varying Disorders. Taehan Yongsang Uihakhoe Chi. 2020;81(6):1364-76. doi:10.3348/jksr.2019.0172 - Pubmed
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