Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports (Jul 2014)

Abnormal Origin of the Right Pulmonary Artery From Ascending Aorta (Hemitruncus Arteriosus)

  • L. Julian Haywood MD,
  • Yervand Chakryan MD,
  • Diana Kim MD,
  • Tin Boltzer MD,
  • Gregory Rivas MD,
  • David Shavelle MD

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/2324709614536139
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2

Abstract

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Hemitruncus arteriosus is a rare congenital deformity that results in early infant mortality. Persistence into adulthood is very unusual and is associated with pulmonary hypertension. We report a case in an adult male with the associated clinical issues.