Anomalous Aortic Origin of Coronary Arteries from the Opposite Sinus: A Case Report

Cureus. 2018 Aug 3;10(8):e3092. doi: 10.7759/cureus.3092.

Abstract

Anomalous aortic origin of coronary arteries from the opposite sinus (AAOCA) is a rare finding which, when discovered, raises questions regarding its approach and management. Modern imaging techniques can help us to identify certain anatomical features of the anomalous coronary arteries to further classify them as benign or malignant anomalies. We present a case of a 64-year-old male who had an incidental finding of AAOCA with the left anterior descending artery arising from the right coronary cusp from an ostium anterior to the one that gave rise to both the left circumflex artery and right coronary artery (RCA). The patient was managed with a percutaneous coronary intervention for an obstructive disease of the RCA and was discharged with regular follow-ups.

Keywords: anomalous coronary artery; right coronary cusp.

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  • Case Reports