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Asymptomatic cor triatriatum incidentally revealed by computed tomography.
1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, National Gifu Hospital, Japan.
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|July 1, 1991
Summary
This study presents a rare case of asymptomatic cor triatriatum, a heart anomaly, found incidentally in a 75-year-old man using computed tomography (CT). This is the oldest reported patient with this condition diagnosed via CT.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Medical Imaging
- Congenital Heart Disease
Background:
- Cor triatriatum is a rare congenital heart anomaly characterized by an abnormal septum dividing the left atrium.
- It often presents with symptoms of left heart obstruction, but asymptomatic cases can occur.
Observation:
- A 75-year-old male patient was incidentally found to have asymptomatic cor triatriatum.
- The anomaly was detected during a computed tomography (CT) scan for an unrelated reason.
Findings:
- This represents the oldest reported case of cor triatriatum.
- It is the first reported instance where computed tomography (CT) was used to demonstrate this specific cardiac anomaly.
Implications:
- This case highlights the potential for asymptomatic presentation of cor triatriatum even in advanced age.
- Computed tomography (CT) can be a valuable tool for incidentally diagnosing cardiac anomalies like cor triatriatum.
- Further research may explore the long-term outcomes and diagnostic utility of CT in similar cases.