Anomalous Ductus Arteriosus with Aneurysm and Thrombosis

Abstract

Three cases of thrombosis of the patent ductus arteriosus, complicated by embolism into the pulmonary or peripheral systemic circulation, are presented and discussed in conjunction with the 13 cases previously reported in the literature. In addition, a case of thrombosed varix of the ductus arteriosus, of partial thrombosis of the ductus, and of incomplete occlusion of the patent ductus containing thrombotic vegetation contiguous to bacterial endocarditis of the pulmonary artery are described.