Abnormal origin of the left common carotid artery by innominate artery: a case of enlargement mediastinum

An abnormal origin of the left common carotid artery is rare. A 71-year-old male was presented with a cough, fever and dyspnea. A chest radiography revealed a widening of the superior mediastinum. An abnormal origin of the left common carotid artery by innominate artery was diagnosed by angiography.

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Published in:	Monaldi archives for chest disease Vol. 59; no. 3; p. 222
Main Authors:	Karkoulias, K P, Efremidis, G K, Tsiamita, M S, Trakada, G P, Prodromakis, E N, Nousi, E D, Spiropoulos, K B
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Italy 01-07-2003
Subjects:	Aged Brachiocephalic Trunk - abnormalities Carotid Artery, Common - abnormalities Humans Male Mediastinum - pathology
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Summary:	An abnormal origin of the left common carotid artery is rare. A 71-year-old male was presented with a cough, fever and dyspnea. A chest radiography revealed a widening of the superior mediastinum. An abnormal origin of the left common carotid artery by innominate artery was diagnosed by angiography.
ISSN:	1122-0643