2015/12/03 by Ekpe EE, Ekpe, Eyo Effiong, Mandu Charles Ikpe +1
Medicine · #Cardiology #Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications #Congenital Heart Disease Studies #Coronary Artery Anomalies #Isolated dextrocardia #coexisting atrial septal aneurysm #skeletal anomalies
paper · doi:10.60787/tnhj.v11i2.58
openalex publication_date 2015/12/03 · openalex created_date 2016/06/24 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/01
Background: There are various types of dextrocardia presentation, with some more common than others. This case is reported because of the unusual association of dextrocardia with atrial septal aneurysm and skeletal anomalies. Methods: The case records of a 2 day old male who presented at the University of Nigeria teaching hospital, Enugu for care and a review of the literature of the subject was utilized. Results: A case of a 2 day old male baby with isolated dextrocardia is presented. The initial diagnosis was made by chest radiograph and confirmed by echocardiography. There were no associated severe cardiac anomalies. Conclusion: This case is reported as isolated dextrocardia coexisting with skeletal anomalies and mild cardiac anomalies. Extensive skeletal and cardiac evaluation is advised for subjects with dextrocardia, in order to identify all associated anomalies.