Prenatal Diagnosis of Aortopulmonary Window: A Rare Case Report
Ayse Duygu Tufan Yildirim1, Yasemin Ozdemir Sahan2, Eda Ozden Tokalioglu3
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Perinatology, Ministry of Health Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey, duygutufann@hotmail.com.
Introduction:
Aortopulmonary window (APW) is a rare conotruncal cardiac anomaly that is rarely diagnosed prenatally.
Case Presentation:
We report a case of APW identified by detailed fetal echocardiography and confirmed after birth, associated with esophageal atresia with distal tracheoesophageal fistula, duodenal atresia, and anal atresia. Prenatal imaging demonstrated an abnormal communication between the ascending aorta and the main pulmonary artery, allowing delivery planning at a tertiary center and early multidisciplinary management.
Conclusion:
This case highlights the importance of careful assessment of the great arteries during fetal echocardiography and the value of prenatal diagnosis for optimizing perinatal management.
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