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Journal article

Multiple giant coronary aneurysms arising from coronary istula to the pulmonary artery revealed in aorta CT angiography

  • 1. Dept. of Radiology, Dong A University Hospital, Dong-A University College of Medicine, Busan (Korea, Republic of)
  • 2. Dept. of Radiology, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Kyungpook National University College of Medicine, Daegu (Korea, Republic of)

Description

Coronary fistula is a rare coronary abnormality through which blood drains into the cardiac chamber, great vessel or other vessels. In addition, giant aneurysm arising from coronary fistula is rare pathologic manifestation. Herein, we presented a rare case of multiple giant coronary artery aneurysms arising from coronary to pulmonary artery fistula in a 79-year-old woman presenting with sudden loss of consciousness. The aneurysms were detected using thoracic computed tomography angiography and consequently confirmed by invasive coronary angiography

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of the Korean Radiological Society (2004)
Journal Volume
73
Journal Issue
6
Series
10 refs, 1 fig
Journal Page Range
p. 398-402
ISSN
1738-2637

INIS

Country of Publication
Korea, Republic of
Country of Input or Organization
Korea, Republic of
INIS RN
47085755
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
AORTA; BLOOD VESSELS; CHEST; COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY; CORONARIES; DETECTION; FISTULAE; LUNGS
Descriptors DEC
ARTERIES; BLOOD VESSELS; BODY; CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; ORGANS; PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES; RESPIRATORY SYSTEM; TOMOGRAPHY