Cor Triatriatum Dexter: An Innocent Bystander

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Congenital Heart Disease
• Medical Imaging

Background:

• Cor triatriatum dexter is a rare congenital heart defect.
• It presents with a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations, from asymptomatic cases to severe right heart failure.
• Accurate diagnosis is critical for appropriate clinical management.

Observation:

• A 70-year-old woman presented with severe tricuspid regurgitation.
• The patient's condition was evaluated using a multimodality imaging approach.
• This imaging assessment focused on diagnosing cor triatriatum dexter.

Findings:

• Multimodality imaging successfully identified cor triatriatum dexter.
• The imaging findings correlated with the patient's severe tricuspid regurgitation.
• This case highlights the diagnostic utility of imaging in complex congenital heart defects.

Implications:

• Accurate diagnosis of cor triatriatum dexter influences clinical decision-making.
• Multimodality imaging is essential for characterizing this rare defect.
• Early and precise diagnosis can improve patient outcomes in congenital heart disease.