CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Laryngorhinootologie 2019; 98(S 02): S336
DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1686579
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Pediatric ENT

Cervical aortic bow with retroesophgeal course in an infant with Di-George-Syndrome

V Muschta
1   Hals-Nasen-Ohrenklinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg
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W Springer
2   Zentrum für Kinder- und Jugendmedizin, Sektion Kinderkardiologie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg
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PA Federspil
1   Hals-Nasen-Ohrenklinik, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg
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Introduction:

The Di-George-syndrome (DGS) is a severe genetic disorder with a wide spectrum of variable phenotypes and clinical presentations. Patients suffering from this syndrome often develop cardiac anomalies as well as immunological deficiencies due to low T-cell numbers.

Case report:

We present a 3-year-old girl with known DGS with tracheomalacia due to a cervical aortic bow with retroesophgeal course. The radiologic anatomy is presented as well as the ENT manifestations.

Conclusion:

DGS is an important condition to be known by the ENT specialist. The possibility of a cervical aortic bow should be kept in mind in order to prevent fatal bleeding in the case of neck or tracheal surgery.



Publication History

Publication Date:
23 April 2019 (online)

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