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Cardiovascular Diseases > Cardiovascular Abnormalities > Vascular Malformations > Vascular Ring
Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities > Congenital Abnormalities > Cardiovascular Abnormalities > Vascular Malformations > Vascular Ring
Cardiovascular Diseases > Vascular Diseases > Aortic Diseases > Aortic Arch Syndromes > Vascular Ring

Preferred term

Vascular Ring  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Aortic Arch, Double
  • Double Aortic Arch
  • Right Aortic Arch with Left Ligamentum Arteriosum

Scope note

  • Congenital vascular malformation in which the AORTA arch and its branches encircle the TRACHEA and ESOPHAGUS. Signs and symptoms include DYSPNEA; RESPIRATORY SOUNDS, especially with eating, DYSPHAGIA, persistent cough, and GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX or may be asymptomatic. Two most common types are double aortic arch and right aortic arch. It may be associated with other anomalies (e.g., DIGEORGE SYNDROME).

History note

  • 2018

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000073872

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