Criss cross heart in a congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Congenital Heart Disease
• Cardiac Morphology

Background:

• Criss cross heart is an extremely rare congenital heart anomaly, comprising less than 0.1% of all such conditions.
• It is defined by an abnormal rotation of the heart along its longitudinal axis.
• Often associated with other cardiac defects like pulmonary stenosis, ventricular septal defects, or hypoplastic right ventricles, typically presenting neonatally.

Observation:

• This report details a rare case of criss cross heart.
• The patient is a 22-year-old woman.
• She was diagnosed with congenitally corrected transposition of great arteries.

Findings:

• The patient presented with a complex congenital heart anomaly.
• The diagnosis of criss cross heart was confirmed.
• Congenitally corrected transposition of great arteries was also identified.

Implications:

• This case expands the known clinical spectrum of criss cross heart.
• It underscores the possibility of late presentation in adulthood for certain congenital heart diseases.
• Further research into the embryology and long-term outcomes of criss cross heart is warranted.