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A tricky fetal case of isolated transposition of great arteries without the I‐shaped sign.

Authors :
Kawazu, Yukiko
Takahashi, Kayoko
Tsujie, Tomoko
Chayama, Kosuke
Source :
Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Research. Dec2022, Vol. 48 Issue 12, p3304-3307. 4p.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Isolated transposition of the great arteries (TGA) is a congenital heart disease that presents with severe cyanosis after birth and a fetal diagnosis is crucial for the preservation of life. The I‐shaped sign (I‐sign) is useful as a fetal screening method for TGA. We herein present a tricky fetal case of isolated TGA with a side‐by‐side position of the great arteries and no I‐sign. Severe cyanosis immediately after birth necessitated urgent interventions. A potentially fatal outcome was prevented by a prenatal diagnosis. In the fetal diagnosis of isolated TGA, it is important to not only detect the I‐sign, but also conventionally examine the ventricular outflow tract. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13418076
Volume :
48
Issue :
12
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
160529778
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/jog.15410