Case for 10/31/2006

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Cardiac CTA:  AXIAL MIP THROUGH THE LEVEL OF THE LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE

Diagnosis:  REDUNDANT LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE

65 y/o female with a history of atypical chest pain.

Discussion: This case shows an anatomic variant of the let atrial appendage. The appendage is redundant with a pocket (arrows)  extending medially and posterior to the aortic annulus. There is no thrombus in the appendage.

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