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ORPHA:2037Morphological anomaly
Also called Congenital aortopulmonary artery fistula · Congenital aortopulmonary septal defect
What it is
A rare congenital non-syndromic heart malformation characterized by a communication between the ascending aorta and the pulmonary trunk in the presence of two normally formed semilunar valves. It may be an isolated finding or occur in association with other anomalies. Severe clinical manifestations, such as congestive heart failure or pulmonary hypertension, typically develop in early life.
Key facts
- Prevalence
- 1-9 / 100 000 (at birth)
- Classified as
- Morphological anomaly
Prevalence figures describe populations, not individuals, and are often estimates from a single study. Where the figure is an incidence or a birth prevalence, it says so.
ICD-10 codes
Related health topics
Reached through the ICD-10 categories this disease is filed under, so these describe the broader group rather than this disease specifically.
Cross-references
Orphadata Science: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Data version 2026-06-23. Available under CC BY 4.0. This is a reference, not medical advice.
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