A unique ALCAPA variant in a neonate

J Card Surg. 2013 May;28(3):306-8. doi: 10.1111/jocs.12079. Epub 2013 Mar 11.

Abstract

Anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is a rare congenital anomaly present in approximately one in 300,000 live births. Here, we present a unique ALCAPA variant identified in a neonate. The left anterior descending artery originated posterolaterally on the main pulmonary artery, and the circumflex originated separately from the distal right pulmonary artery.

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / diagnosis
  • Abnormalities, Multiple / surgery
  • Aorta, Thoracic / surgery
  • Coronary Angiography*
  • Coronary Vessel Anomalies / diagnosis*
  • Coronary Vessel Anomalies / surgery*
  • Coronary Vessels / surgery
  • Echocardiography*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Foramen Ovale, Patent / diagnosis*
  • Foramen Ovale, Patent / surgery*
  • Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular / diagnosis*
  • Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnosis*
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery*
  • Pulmonary Artery / abnormalities*
  • Reoperation