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Development of double aortic arch (illustration)

Case contributed by Vincent Tatco
Diagnosis not applicable

This diagram shows the development of double aortic arch.

Case Discussion

A double aortic arch is a developmental anomaly caused by persistence of the right and left embryonic fourth aortic arches.

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