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Submitral aneurysm: An antenatal diagnosis.

Neeraj Awasthy¹, Savitri Shrivastava¹

¹Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla Road, New Delhi, India.

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Summary

This study details the echocardiographic findings of a submitral aneurysm in a fetus at 26 weeks gestation. Neonatal echocardiography confirmed the diagnosis, highlighting the utility of imaging in fetal cardiac assessment.

Keywords:

Antenatal diagnosis fetal echocardiography submitral aneurysm

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Medical Imaging

Background:

Submitral aneurysm is a rare congenital cardiac anomaly.
Early diagnosis is crucial for appropriate management and monitoring.
Echocardiography is a key imaging modality in fetal cardiology.

Observation:

Echocardiographic visualization of a submitral aneurysm in a 26-week-old fetus.
Detailed description of the specific echocardiographic features observed.
Correlation of fetal findings with postnatal imaging.

Findings:

The study successfully identified and characterized the echocardiographic signatures of submitral aneurysm in utero.
Neonatal echocardiography provided definitive confirmation of the diagnosis.
This case illustrates the diagnostic capabilities of echocardiography in detecting congenital heart abnormalities during fetal development.

Implications:

Highlights the importance of prenatal screening for congenital heart defects.
Suggests echocardiography as a reliable tool for diagnosing submitral aneurysm in fetuses.
Informs clinical practice regarding the management of fetuses diagnosed with submitral aneurysm.