Aortic origin of the right pulmonary artery with patent ductus arteriosus: An infrequent encounter

Abstract

Aortic origin of the pulmonary artery (AOPA) is an infrequent congenital malformation. It is less frequently documented with an estimated prevalence of ~1%. Aortic origin of the right pulmonary artery is more common than the left. Frequent episodes of the lower respiratory tract infection and pulmonary arterial hypertension are common complications if left untreated. Despite causing significant, morbidity diagnosis is delayed if AOPA is associated with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). Our aim is to document a case of AOPA with PDA to explain the pathology, clinical implications, consequences, management options, and relevant literature review.