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DOI: 10.1055/a-2572-4238
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A Rare Encounter: Incidental Ectopic Origin of the Right Pulmonary Artery in an Adult

Rupali Jain
1   Division of Cardiothoracic Radiology, Department of Radiology, Hospitals of University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
,
Maruti Kumaran
2   Department of Radiology, Temple University Health System, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
,
Achala Donuru 
1   Division of Cardiothoracic Radiology, Department of Radiology, Hospitals of University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Abstract

Ectopic origin of the right pulmonary artery (RPA) from the aorta is a rare congenital anomaly typically found in infants. We report an adult female presenting with shortness of breath diagnosed incidentally with ectopic RPA via computed tomography angiography. This case underscores the need to consider rare congenital anomalies in adults presenting with unexplained pulmonary symptoms.

Keywords

ectopic right pulmonary artery - computed tomography angiography - adult presentation


Publication History

Received: 25 December 2024

Accepted: 02 April 2025

Article published online:
29 April 2025

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