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Cardiac catheterization image (LAO) demonstrating the anomalous coronary system. LCx originates from right sinus of valsalva. Mind the retro-aortal route of the LCx (arrow depicts both spiralling course of LCx around the aorta and significant stenosis in LCx).
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In addition, after following a retroaortic course, the LCx spiralled caudal of the pulmonary trunk to resurface in the left atrio-ventricular groove (Figures 1 and 2).
Angio CT showing retro-aortal route of anomalous LCx.
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In addition, after following a retroaortic course, the LCx spiralled caudal of the pulmonary trunk to resurface in the left atrio-ventricular groove (Figures 1 and 2).