Anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery : the role of multislice computed tomography (MSCT)
Joint Authors
al-Umayri, Rashid Sayf
al-Kindi, Fayizah
al-Bu Saidi, Fadilah
Source
Issue
Vol. 31, Issue 5 (30 Sep. 2016), pp.387-389, 3 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2016-09-30
Country of Publication
Oman
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is a rare congenital coronary abnormality also known as Bland-White-Garland syndrome.
The incidence of ALCAPA is about 1 in every 300,000 live births, and constitutes 0.24% and 0.46% of all congenital cardiac disease.
It has a high infant mortality rate reaching up to 90% if left untreated.
For many years, the diagnosis of ALCAPA was by angiography or autopsy.
However, multislice computed tomography (MSCT) is a non-invasive imaging tool that allows accurate, non-invasive diagnosis of ALCAPA.
Here we report a case of ALCAPA in a six-month-old girl who presented with a two-week history of cough, fever, tachypnea, and sweating during feeding.
During admission, an echocardiogram was performed that revealed ALCAPA, which was confirmed using CT.
We discuss the role of MSCT in its diagnosis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Umayri, Rashid Sayf& al-Kindi, Fayizah& al-Bu Saidi, Fadilah. 2016. Anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery : the role of multislice computed tomography (MSCT). Oman Medical Journal،Vol. 31, no. 5, pp.387-389.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-748725
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Umayri, Rashid Sayf…[et al.]. Anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery : the role of multislice computed tomography (MSCT). Oman Medical Journal Vol. 31, no. 5 (Sep. 2016), pp.387-389.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-748725
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Umayri, Rashid Sayf& al-Kindi, Fayizah& al-Bu Saidi, Fadilah. Anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery : the role of multislice computed tomography (MSCT). Oman Medical Journal. 2016. Vol. 31, no. 5, pp.387-389.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-748725
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 389
Record ID
BIM-748725