Anomalous aortic origin of the left coronary artery: A rare case of an origin from the noncoronary sinus

Abstract

Background Anomalous aortic origin of the coronary artery (AAOCA) refers to a congenital abnormality of the origin and/or course of a coronary artery that arises from the aorta. It can be classified according to the sinus from which the coronary artery arises. The most common type is an anomalous origin of the right coronary artery. Case Presentation Herein, we report a 7‐year‐old male that was diagnosed with AAOCA. Although the patient had not complained of obvious symptoms before the onset, echocardiography showed that the left coronary artery originated from the noncoronary sinus at an anatomical location. Conclusion AAOCA is a rare congenital disease that often causes a sudden death in young athletes. Originating from the noncoronary sinus at the level of the sinotubular junction in the anomalous origin of the left coronary artery is even more rare which is presented in this case. Surgical intervention should be actively performed if the patient has symptoms or if the anatomy is complex.