Concordant ventriculoarterial connections with parallel arterial trunks, divided left atrium, and juxtaposed atrial...

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Congenital Heart Disease
• Medical Morphology

Background:

• Congenital heart defects represent a significant burden in pediatric cardiology.
• Complex cardiac anomalies require precise morphological description for accurate diagnosis.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the detailed morphological features of a rare case of concordant ventriculoarterial connections with associated anomalies.
• To highlight the diagnostic challenges posed by this complex cardiac malformation.

Main Methods:

• Detailed morphological examination of the cardiac specimen.
• Review of clinical presentation and diagnostic imaging.

Main Results:

• The patient presented with concordant ventriculoarterial connections and parallel arterial trunks.
• Additional findings included cor triatriatum sinister, ventricular septal defect, bilateral superior caval veins, and juxtaposed atrial appendages.
• The aorta was noted to be anterior and left-sided.

Conclusions:

• This case underscores the variability and complexity of congenital heart disease.
• Accurate morphological assessment is essential for diagnosing and managing rare cardiac anomalies.