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Rare association of a carotid pseudoaneurysm and coarctation of the aorta

^a Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 3705 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
^b Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 3705 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA

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We describe the occurrence of a carotid pseudoaneurysm in a child 3 years following cannulation for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. This lesion occurred in the context of a previously unsuspected coarctation of the aorta. This may likely predispose to the development of the pseudoaneurysm or may be an incidental association.

Key Words: Pseudoaneurysm; Coarctation of aorta; Mechanical assisted circulation