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Spontaneous inversion of left atrial appendage.
Mitali Fadia1, Pradeep Vaideeswar, Shobhana P Pandit
1Cardiovascular and Thoracic Division, Department of Pathology, Seth G. S. Medical College, Parel, Mumbai 400 012, India.
Summary
Spontaneous inversion of the left atrial appendage is extremely rare. This report details a fourth case in a 4-month-old female with Down
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Congenital Heart Disease
Background:
- Left atrial appendage inversion is a rare cardiac complication.
- Spontaneous inversion is exceptionally rare, with only three prior reported cases.
Observation:
- A 4-month-old female infant presented with spontaneous left atrial appendage inversion.
- The infant had a history of Down's syndrome, hypothyroidism, and complete atrioventricular canal defect.
Findings:
- This case represents the fourth documented instance of spontaneous left atrial appendage inversion.
- The patient's complex medical history may be relevant to the etiology or presentation.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of spontaneous left atrial appendage inversion.
- Further research may elucidate the underlying mechanisms and predisposing factors in pediatric patients.