Correcting a rare Congenital Coronary Anomaly in an Adult-A Case Report

World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg. 2020 Mar;11(2):244-246. doi: 10.1177/2150135119828383. Epub 2019 May 29.

Abstract

Anomalous origin of the right coronary artery from the pulmonary artery is an extremely rare condition with an uncertain natural history. Here, we present an otherwise healthy active duty service member who was found to have anomalous right coronary artery arising from the pulmonary artery as an incidental discovery during a workup for possible pulmonary embolus. We describe a preoperative workup which showed dilation of the coronaries and evidence of ischemia. Operative technique for restoration of a two-vessel coronary system is described. Postoperative imaging demonstrated reduction in the coronary dilation and resolution of ischemia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Vessel Anomalies / diagnostic imaging
  • Coronary Vessel Anomalies / surgery*
  • Diagnostic Tests, Routine
  • Humans
  • Incidental Findings
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Military Personnel
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Postoperative Period
  • Preoperative Period
  • Pulmonary Artery / diagnostic imaging
  • Pulmonary Artery / surgery*
  • Pulmonary Embolism / diagnostic imaging