Presentation
Initial CXR performed for cough.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Coarctation of the aorta
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Abnormal outline of the aortic knuckle with an indentation suggesting figure 3 sign of aortic coarctation.
From the case:
Coarctation of the aorta
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Digital subtraction angiography demonstrating aortic coarctation and figure of 3.
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CT angiogram showing aortic coarctation distal to the left subclavian artery.
From the case:
Coarctation of the aorta
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MR angiogram confirms aortic coarctation.
From the case:
Coarctation of the aorta
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Figure of 3 sign
Case Discussion
Coarctation of the aorta just distal to the origin of the left subclavian artery. CXR shows good example of the figure 3 sign.