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Right sided aortic arch

Case contributed by Bruno Di Muzio
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Asymptomatic patient.

Patient Data

Age: 65
Gender: Female

CT Chest

ct

There is a right sided aortic arch. 

Case Discussion

Right aortic arch occurs when its crossing over the right bronchus. It is a rare congenital defect of the aorta and is present in about 0.05% of the population.

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