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Tricuspid atresia associated with double-orifice mitral valve and coronary sinus septal defect
1Department of Pediatrics and Radiology, Asan Medical Center, Ulsan University Medical School, Seoul, Korea.
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This case report details a rare cardiac malformation including tricuspid atresia, coronary sinus septal defect, and double-orifice mitral valve. Echocardiography and angiocardiography were used for accurate diagnosis of these complex congenital heart defects.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Medical Diagnostics
- Congenital Heart Disease
Background:
- Cardiac malformations are complex structural abnormalities present at birth.
- Rare combinations of congenital heart defects pose diagnostic challenges.
- Accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate patient management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a rare case of complex cardiac malformation.
- To highlight the diagnostic utility of echocardiography and angiocardiography.
- To document the specific features of tricuspid atresia, coronary sinus septal defect, and double-orifice mitral valve.
Main Methods:
- Case presentation of a patient with cardiac malformation.
- Diagnostic imaging using echocardiography.
- Confirmatory imaging with angiocardiography.
Main Results:
- Identification of a rare combination of cardiac defects: tricuspid atresia, coronary sinus septal defect, and double-orifice mitral valve.
- Successful diagnosis of these anomalies using echocardiography.
- Confirmation of the diagnosis through angiocardiography.
Conclusions:
- Echocardiography is a valuable tool for diagnosing complex congenital heart defects.
- Angiocardiography provides definitive confirmation of cardiac anomalies.
- This case underscores the importance of comprehensive diagnostic approaches for rare cardiac malformations.
Abstract:
Clinical, echocardiographic, and angiographic findings of a very rare case of cardiac malformation are presented. The main features were tricuspid atresia, coronary sinus septal defect, and double-orifice mitral valve. These defects were correctly diagnosed by echocardiography and were confirmed by angiocardiography.
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