Aortic band: a rare mimicker of aortic dissection
Abstract
We report a case of 21 years old male with Tetralogy of Fallot who underwent electrocardiogram-gated cardiac computed tomography angiography (CCTA) as part of preoperative evaluation. CCTA revealed a linear hypodense band within the ascending aorta, just proximal to origin of right brachiocephalic trunk, connecting the anterior and posterior walls. This case highlights the importance of CCTA in identifying such uncommon anatomical entities which can mimic aortic dissection on imaging and may predispose to unwarranted emergent surgical explorations, despite their indolent nature.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Tracheal and airway disorders
Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches
Congenital Heart Disease Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Acta cardiologica. Supplementum
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Volume
- 81
- Issue
- 7
- Pages
- 857–858
- Publication date
- 21 May 2026
- Language
- EN