Unusual finding of cor triatriatum in a newborn with hypoplastic left heart syndrome

J Am Soc Echocardiogr. 2001 Aug;14(8):850-2. doi: 10.1067/mje.2001.112025.

Abstract

Cor triatriatum is a rare anomaly in which the left atrium is partitioned into 2 distinct chambers with a variable degree of obstruction to left atrial inflow. This anomaly often occurs in isolation but can occur in combination with other cardiac lesions. The association of cor triatriatum with hypoplastic left heart syndrome has not been reported. We describe a newborn with hypoplastic left heart syndrome who also had the unusual finding of cor triatriatum sinistrum.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cor Triatriatum / complications*
  • Cor Triatriatum / diagnostic imaging*
  • Cor Triatriatum / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome / complications*
  • Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome / diagnostic imaging*
  • Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome / surgery
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Ultrasonography