[Ventricular diverticulum in Cantrell´s pentalogy: rare but not isolated entities]

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Cardiology
• Congenital Malformations
• Surgical Management

Background:

• Pentalogy of Cantrell is a rare congenital condition involving defects in the pericardium, heart, diaphragm, sternum, and abdominal wall.
• Congenital cardiac diverticulum is an infrequent cardiac malformation that can be associated with Pentalogy of Cantrell.

Observation:

• A case report of a child diagnosed with Pentalogy of Cantrell is presented.
• During follow-up, the child was diagnosed with a left ventricular diverticulum.

Findings:

• The left ventricular diverticulum associated with Pentalogy of Cantrell required surgical intervention.
• The surgical management resulted in a favorable outcome for the patient.

Implications:

• Timely diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for managing complex congenital conditions like Pentalogy of Cantrell with cardiac diverticulum.
• Cardiovascular imaging plays a vital role in guiding treatment decisions for these rare pediatric cases.