Korean Journal of Stroke  2012;14(2):86-88

Duplex Sonographic Findings of Isolated Left Brachiocephalic Artery.

Hyeyoung PARK 1 ; Seung Min CHOI ; Suk Young SIM ; Im Seok KOH ; Jong Yun LEE

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Keywords

Ultrasonography; Isolated brachiocephalic artery; Subclavian steal syndrome

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

English

Abstract

Isolated left brachiocephalic artery with right aortic arch is extremely rare congenital anormaly. This malformation can cause subclavian steal phenomenon. We report the duplex sonographic and conventional angiographic findings of isolated left brachiocephalic artery in a 22-year-old female presented with dizziness.