Reporting a case of isolated levocardia
Isolated levocardia with situs inversus is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by the abnormal positioning of the heart and abdominal organs. This condition is frequently associated with congenital heart defects and typically carries a poor prognosis. Accurate diagnosis and effective management...
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| Veröffentlicht in: | Journal of Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences Jg. 27; H. 3; S. 142 - 145 |
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| Format: | Journal Article |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
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08.09.2025
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| ISSN: | 2717-0071, 2717-0071 |
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| Zusammenfassung: | Isolated levocardia with situs inversus is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by the abnormal positioning of the heart and abdominal organs. This condition is frequently associated with congenital heart defects and typically carries a poor prognosis. Accurate diagnosis and effective management are crucial for improving clinical outcomes. This report presents a case involving a 25-year-old woman in her first pregnancy who underwent a routine ultrasound at 17 weeks and 2 days of gestation. The ultrasound revealed dextrocardia with situs inversus, prompting a referral to a pediatric cardiologist. Subsequent echocardiography at 18 weeks confirmed the presence of the stomach on the right side and a reversed heart axis, leading to a diagnosis of isolated levocardia with atrioventricular septal defects (AVSDs). The pregnancy was medically terminated at 19 weeks, following appropriate medical approval. |
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| ISSN: | 2717-0071 2717-0071 |
| DOI: | 10.34172/jsums.1027 |