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Atrial septal defect as an uncommon cardiovascular malformation with Turner's syndrome
1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Shin-Tokyo Hospital, Chiba, Japan.
The Japanese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery : Official Publication of the Japanese Association for Thoracic Surgery = Nihon Kyobu Geka Gakkai Zasshi
|September 11, 1999
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Turner
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Genetics
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Turner's syndrome is a genetic condition associated with various cardiovascular abnormalities.
- Common cardiac defects include bicuspid aortic valve and coarctation of the aorta.
Observation:
- This report details an unusual case of Turner's syndrome presenting with an atrial septal defect.
- Atrial septal defects are not typically associated with this condition.
Findings:
- The case demonstrates a rare association between Turner's syndrome and atrial septal defect.
- This finding expands the spectrum of cardiovascular anomalies observed in Turner's syndrome.
Implications:
- Increased awareness of this rare association may improve diagnostic accuracy.
- Further research is warranted to understand the underlying mechanisms and clinical significance of this association.
Abstract:
Cardiovascular malformations are frequently observed in Turner's syndrome. Bicuspid aortic valve and coarctation of aorta are commonly associated with Turner's syndrome while an atrial septal defect is unusual. Here report a rare case of atrial septal defect with Turner's syndrome.