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Murine Fetal Echocardiography
Published on: February 15, 2013
Double-Chambered Left Ventricle Diagnosed in Fetus and Follow-up During the First Year of Life: A Case Report
Kaouthar Hakim1, Rihab Benothmen1, Hela Msaad1
1Pediatric Cardiology Department, La Rabta University Hospital of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia.
Abstract:
Double-chambered left ventricle (DCLV) is a rare congenital cardiac lesion. It is usually an incidental finding in children and young adults. Diagnosis during fetal life is exceedingly rare. We report a case of DCLV diagnosed in the prenatal period associated with a ventricular septal defect (VSD). Transthoracic echocardiographic and magnetic resonance imaging confirmed the prenatal findings. At seven-month follow-up, the baby was asymptomatic. Transthoracic echocardiographic check-up revealed spontaneous closure of the VSD and stable aspect of the main left ventricle and the accessory chamber.
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