PICTORIAL ESSAY   

Il Giornale Italiano di Radiologia Medica 2019 Novembre-Dicembre;6(6):539-46

DOI: 10.23736/S2283-8376.19.00224-9

Copyright © 2019 EDIZIONI MINERVA MEDICA

language: English, Italian

Stranger things: rare coronary artery anomalies

Silvia VERNA, Silvia PRADELLA ✉, Mayla LETTERIELLO, Cristian DE AMICIS, Mario MORONI, Manlio ACQUAFRESCA, Vittorio MIELE

Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy

Anomalies of the coronary arteries are a heterogeneous group of congenital abnormalities ranging from benign variants, usually asymptomatic, to malignant variants, characterized by an increased risk of sudden cardiac death. Cardiac computed tomography is an excellent tool in the evaluation of coronary vessels anatomy and allows an accurate and easy identification of these anomalies. Knowledge of the computed tomography appearance and potential relevant clinical implications of these coronary artery abnormalities is essential for establishing the correct management and therapeutic options.

KEY WORDS: Coronary vessels; Abnormalities; Tomography, X-ray computed; Death, sudden, cardiac