Juxtaductal coarctation of the aorta

What it means

Narrowing or constriction of the aorta localized at the insertion of the ductus arteriosus, i.e., to the juxtaductal region of aortic arch.

Juxtaductal coarctation usually presents when the ductus arteriosus closes.

Rare diseases that can present with this1

The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.

Part of the broader category