RARE CASE OF THROMBOSED GIANT DUCTUS ANEURYSM
*Dr. Shilpa Chandran, Dr. Noufal Perumpalath and Dr. Devarajan E.
ABSTRACT
Saccular aneurysm of ductus arteriosus is uncommon and in adults show an obliterated pulmonary end of the ductus. Aneurysm of ductus arteriosus may occur spontaneously or may follow surgical treatment for patent ductus arteriosus. Commonly presents with hoarseness of voice due to stretching of recurrent laryngeal nerve by enlarging aneurysm. Most common complication is rupture and dissection.
Keywords: Ductus arteriosus, aneurysm, aorta, isthumus, traumatic aortic rupture.
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