J Korean Soc Radiol.  2012 Apr;66(4):329-331. 10.3348/jksr.2012.66.4.329.

Coexistence of Aberrant Right Subclavian Artery and Common Carotid Trunk

• Yang GE
• Lee BH

• KMID: 2208845
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jksr.2012.66.4.329

Abstract

Aberrant right subclavian artery is the most common anomaly of the aortic arch. The frequency of such irregularity is about 0.5-1% of the population with this condition. Common carotid trunk is another anomaly of the aortic arch. The frequency of coexistence of the two conditions, aberrant right subclavian atery with common carotid trunk, is extremely low. We report such a case of coexistence.

MeSH Terms

Aneurysm
Aorta, Thoracic
Cardiovascular Abnormalities
Deglutition Disorders
Subclavian Artery
Aneurysm
Cardiovascular Abnormalities
Deglutition Disorders
Subclavian Artery

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