Incidental Diagnosis of a Rare Case of Corkscrew Aorta. (13th October 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Petullà, M.; Mazzarella, G.; Critelli, L.; Paone, L.; Laganà, D.
• Other Names: Iezzi Roberto Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in radiology. Volume 2019(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-10-13
• Subjects: Radiology -- Periodicals; Radiology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Medical radiology -- Periodicals; Radiology; Radiology; Medical radiology; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.0757
• DOI: 10.1155/2019/2016959
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6862

Abstract

Abstract : The corkscrew aorta is a variant of the normal anatomical course of the aorta. This rare condition is characterized by a marked tortuosity of the aorta. In our experience it concerns the tract of subrenal aorta, that is an unusual condition, since there are no other cases in the literature. It is characterized by the presence of at least two kinking, and a coiling interposed among them. It is diagnosed by Angio-CT and its response is incidental, being from an asymptomatic clinical point of view.