Apical Right Ventricular Sequestration with Left Ventricular Hypertrabeculation: Multimodal Imaging Evaluation in an...

Apical right ventricular sequestration is a rare, nonobstructive variant of double-chamber right ventricle with complex anatomy that may be underrecognized.

A 14-year-old female presented with palpitations, failure to thrive, and recurrent respiratory infections, with a history of cyanosis in early childhood. Evaluation demonstrated cardiomegaly, biatrial enlargement, severe atrioventricular valve regurgitation, and biventricular dysfunction. Multimodality assessment identified apical sequestration of the right ventricle as a variant of double-chamber right ventricle, associated with a large ventricular septal defect, reduced functional right ventricular volume, and severe pulmonary hypertension. Given advanced hemodynamic involvement, medical therapy was selected, resulting in clinical improvement.

Apical right ventricular sequestration differs from the classic obstructive form of double-chamber right ventricle and poses diagnostic challenges.

Apical right ventricular sequestration represents a rare variant of double-chamber right ventricle. Accurate anatomic characterization is essential to guide management.