Diagnosis of left juxtaposition of the atrial appendages in the fetus

M Abdullah; S J Yoo; Y H Lee; J Smallhorn; L K Hornberger

doi:10.1017/s1047951100009148

Diagnosis of left juxtaposition of the atrial appendages in the fetus

Cardiol Young. 2000 May;10(3):220-4. doi: 10.1017/s1047951100009148.

Authors

M Abdullah¹, S J Yoo, Y H Lee, J Smallhorn, L K Hornberger

Affiliation

¹ Department of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children and University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

PMID: 10824902
DOI: 10.1017/s1047951100009148

Abstract

We describe two cases of left juxtaposition of the atrial appendages in which fetal echocardiograms provided a clue to the diagnosis. Both cases were associated with complex cyanotic congenital heart disease. The clue to the diagnosis was found at the three-vessel view. Abnormal vascular spaces were seen on the left side of the cross-sections of the great arterial trunks.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Atrial Appendage / abnormalities*
Atrial Appendage / diagnostic imaging*
Atrial Appendage / surgery
Echocardiography, Doppler
Female
Fetal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
Follow-Up Studies
Heart Defects, Congenital / diagnostic imaging
Heart Defects, Congenital / surgery*
Humans
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Outcome
Treatment Outcome
Ultrasonography, Prenatal*