A CT scan reveals a right-sided aortic arch in an asymptomatic adult. This variant most commonly results from persistence of which embryologic structure?
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Correct answer: Right fourth aortic arch
A right-sided aortic arch arises from persistence of the right fourth aortic arch with regression of the left. It is often asymptomatic but may be associated with vascular rings.
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