Coarctation of the aorta associated with calcific aortic thrombosis in a neonate.
We report an unusual case of association of aortic coarctation with a calcified thrombus at the site of coarctation. To the best of our knowledge this is also the first such case that has been successfully treated.
Pozzi
M
M
Hospital for Sick Children, London, UK.
Taylor
J
J
de Leval
M R
MR
D001013:Aorta, Thoracic; D001017:Aortic Coarctation / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery