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Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Drainage Caused by Malposition of Septum Primum in Adults

Shanshan Cheng1, Min Hu1, Fangfang Feng1

  • 1Electrocardiogram and Echocardiogram Department, Huangshan City People's Hospital, Huangshan, Anhui Province, China.

Echocardiography (Mount Kisco, N.Y.)
|March 3, 2025
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This study reports a rare adult case of total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage (TAPVD) caused by mediastinal ಶಿಶು (MSP). This condition is typically seen in fetuses and children, making this adult presentation unique.

Area of Science:

  • Medical case report
  • Cardiovascular anomalies
  • Pediatric and adult congenital heart disease

Background:

  • Mediastinal ಶಿಶು (MSP) is a rare congenital anomaly predominantly observed in fetal and pediatric populations.
  • Previous literature documents only one adult case of MSP associated with partial anomalous pulmonary venous drainage (PAPVD).

Observation:

  • The current report details a unique case of an adult patient diagnosed with total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage (TAPVD).
  • The TAPVD in this adult patient was identified as being caused by MSP.

Findings:

  • This represents the first reported instance of an adult presenting with TAPVD secondary to MSP.
  • The findings highlight the potential for MSP to manifest with severe cardiovascular anomalies in adulthood.

Implications:

  • This case expands the known clinical spectrum of MSP, emphasizing its potential to cause significant congenital heart defects in adults.
  • Further investigation into the long-term implications and management of MSP in adult populations is warranted.
Keywords:
AdultEchocardiographyMalposition of septum primumtotal anomalous pulmonary venous drainage

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