Persistent truncus arteriosus
Persistent truncus arteriosus
Definition
A rare congenital cardiovascular disorder characterized by the failure of the embryologic structure truncus arteriosus to divide into the aorta and pulmonary trunk. It results in the presence of a single vessel instead of two vessels leading out of the heart. Clinical signs and symptoms include cyanosis that is present at birth, poor growth, dyspnea, tachypnea, arrhythmia, cardiomegaly, and heart failure. If it is not surgically repaired, it leads to death.
Also known as common aorticopulmonary trunk, common arterial trunk, common truncus arteriosus, persistent truncus arteriosus, persistent truncus arteriosus (disease), TAC, Truncus Arteriosus — per MONDO
Also identified as
- ICD10CM Q20.0 per MONDO
- MESH D014339 per MONDO
- NCIT C98880 per MONDO
- Orphanet 3384 per MONDO
- UMLS C0041207 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Cardiovascular system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Heart | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Heart | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Respiratory system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |