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Pulmonary artery sling: A rare congenital anomaly masquerading as asthma in a one-year-old male patient
2025, Vol 12, Num 3 - Page(s): 143-146
1179 2030
Mustafa Karaçelik¹, Çağatay Bilen¹, Canan Salman Önemli<sup>2

1</sup>Department of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Health Sciences University, Dr. Behçet Uz Pediatrics and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Türkiye
²Department of Anesthesia and Reanimation, Health Sciences University, Dr. Behçet Uz Pediatrics and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Türkiye

Keywords: Congenital vascular anomaly, pulmonary artery sling, respiratory symptoms

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Pulmonary artery sling is a rare congenital vascular anomaly that results in the abnormal development of the left pulmonary artery. This case report describes a one-year-old male patient with a history of respiratory issues who was initially treated for suspected infantile asthma. However, further investigation revealed a diagnosis of pulmonary artery sling, a rare congenital vascular anomaly that can cause airway and esophageal compression. The patient underwent surgical treatment to correct the abnormality. This case emphasizes the importance of considering pulmonary artery sling as a potential diagnosis in patients with respiratory symptoms and highlights the need for prompt diagnosis and treatment to prevent potential complications.

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