Anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery in a premature infant with preserved left ventricular function.

Anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is a rare condition. The majority of cases present with impaired left ventricular function. We report on a premature infant who was diagnosed at a gestational age near term with ALCAPA during routine cardiac examination.