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MURCS Association: a rare association with patent ductus arteriosus and bicuspid aortic valve
Insights
This case study highlights a rare presentation of MURCS ASSOCIATION in an 18-year-old female, involving complex congenital anomalies including hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy and Müllerian duct abnormalities. Early recognition is crucial for managing this rare syndrome.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Genetics
- Medical Syndromes
Background:
- Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM) and bicusbic aortic valve are significant cardiac conditions.
- Congenital anomalies present a complex diagnostic challenge, especially when multiple systems are involved.
- MURCS ASSOCIATION is a rare syndrome characterized by Müllerian agenesis, renal anomalies, and cervicothoracic somite deformities.
Abstract:
An 18 yr old female referred to us as hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy with bicuspid aortic valve. On Initial history and examination patient also had primary amenorrhoea, differential cyanosis in lower limbs, differential clubbing, polydactyly, syndactyly, high arched foot, pectus carinatum and scoliosis. Oxygen saturation was 94% at room air and complete blood count was suggestive of polycythaemia (Hb 20 g/dl, Hct 60%, Tc-16500, RBC count--6.29 million/cumm, Platelet count--1,88000). Imaging studies were done, ultrasonography showed absent uterus, absent left kidney, right ectopic kidney.X-ray foot showed 6th metatarsal with phalanx. 2D ECHO was suggestive of Patent Ductus Arteriosus with reversal of shunt with severe aortic stenosis and bicuspid aortic valve. All these anomalies form part of a syndrome complex called MURCS ASSOCIATION (Mullerian agenesis/aplasia, renal anomalies, and Cervicothoracic Somite deformities).
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