Coarctation of the aorta

Case contributed by Hani Makky Al Salam
Diagnosis almost certain

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

x-ray

Mediastinal shift to the left side.

ct

Marked narrowing of descending thoracic aorta with dilatation of the arch of aorta.

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