Images of Extremely Rare Cantrell Phenomenon
Artur Fabijan1, Sara Korabiewska-Pluta2, Tomasz Puzio3
1Department of Neurosurgery, Polish-Mother's Memorial Hospital Research Institute, 93-338 Lodz, Poland.
Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)
|May 24, 2024
Summary
Cantrell syndrome, a rare congenital disorder, requires early multimodality imaging for management. This case highlights complex cardiac defects and the need for a multidisciplinary approach in treating ectopia cordis.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Congenital Disorders
Background:
- Cantrell syndrome is an extremely rare congenital disorder.
- It is characterized by a thoracoabdominal wall defect, often including ectopia cordis (heart outside the chest).
- Prenatal diagnosis is crucial for planning management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a case of Cantrell syndrome with ectopia cordis.
- To demonstrate the utility of three-dimensional computed tomography angiography in visualizing complex anatomy.
- To emphasize the need for multimodality imaging in managing this condition.
Main Methods:
- Prenatal diagnosis of Cantrell syndrome and ectopia cordis.
- Three-dimensional computed tomography angiography for detailed anatomical assessment.
- Postnatal evaluation of intracardiac defects.
Main Results:
- CT angiography confirmed complex intracardiac defects.
- Diagnosed defects included Tetralogy of Fallot, total anomalous pulmonary venous return, and persistent left superior vena cava.
- The thoracoabdominal wall defect with complete ectopia cordis was visualized.
Conclusions:
- Cantrell syndrome requires a multidisciplinary approach from prenatal diagnosis through surgical intervention.
- Multimodality imaging is essential for effective management planning.
- This rare disorder, including ectopia cordis, often has a fatal outcome.
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