Prenatal ultrasonic detection of truncus arteriosus with interrupted aortic arch and truncal valve regurgitation

Eur Heart J. 1987 Aug;8(8):921-4. doi: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.eurheartj.a062360.

Abstract

The echocardiographic appearances in a case of persistent truncus arteriosus with aortic arch interruption and truncal valve dysplasia was noted in a 24 week fetus. Elective termination of pregnancy was carried out and all the echocardiographic findings were confirmed by pathological examination suggesting the possibility of accurate prenatal diagnosis of such lesions.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aorta, Thoracic / abnormalities*
  • Echocardiography
  • Female
  • Fetal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Heart Valve Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Heart Valve Diseases / pathology
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Diagnosis*
  • Truncus Arteriosus, Persistent / diagnosis*
  • Truncus Arteriosus, Persistent / pathology
  • Ultrasonography*