Abbott Specimen 12
Specimen Card Nomenclature
Early closure of ductus arteriosus showing funnel-shaped opening in aorta and slight narrowing at isthmus
International Classification of Diseases
Patent arterial duct
Atlas Illustration
None
Donor
Dr. Klotz
Date
1909
Age
Twenty-day old infant
Description
The unopened ductus arteriosus is seen at its junction with the aorta (arrow). On the back view, an arrow shows its continuation into the opened aorta.
Comment
See specimen 20 for a discussion of ductus arteriosus.
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