Regression of ductus arteriosus aneurysm in a neonate demonstrated by three-dimensional computed tomography.
We present a case of ductus arteriosus aneurysm in a neonate in whom the diagnosis was made by echocardiography, three-dimensional surface rendering computed tomography (CT) and was subsequently confirmed by angiography. Regression of aneurysm after indomethacin treatment was clearly demonstrated in a follow-up CT scan. To our knowledge, this is the first report of ductus arteriosus aneurysm and its regression detected by 3D surface rendering CT.
Lee
W J
WJ
Department of Medical Imaging, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, ROC.
Chen
S J
SJ
Wu
M H
MH
Li
Y W
YW
D000783:Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000188:drug therapy; D000792:Angiography; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004373:Ductus Arteriosus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004452:Echocardiography; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007213:Indomethacin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D007213:Indomethacin