The abnormal origin of the left coronary artery (LCA) from the pulmonary artery, known as Bland-White-Garland Syndrome (BWG), is a rare disease that, usually, results in death within the first year of life. The authors report the case of a 2 ½ year old Caucasian child, with BWG Syndrome. A review of the clinical presentation, physiopathology, diagnostic methods and treatment of such patients is also presented.
Heart defects, congenital; Coronary vessel anomalies; Pulmonary artery, abnormalities; Heart failure, congestive, etiology