Double aortic arch, tetralogy of Fallot with pulmonary atresia and atrioventricular septal defect.
A double aortic arch is usually an isolated abnormality. We describe a case with a previously undescribed combination of tetralogy of Fallot with pulmonary atresia, complete atrioventricular septal defect, and left patent arterial duct in association with a double aortic arch. A complete diagnosis was made by echocardiography. Meticulous suprasternal echocardiography must be employed to avoid overlooking an unsuspected aortic arch abnormality.
Gnanapragasam
J P
JP
Wessex Cardiothoracic Centre, Southampton General Hospital, Shirley, England.
Keeton
B R
BR
Fong
L V
LV
D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001013:Aorta, Thoracic / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006344:Heart Septal Defects, Atrial / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006345:Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011664:Pulmonary Valve / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013771:Tetralogy of Fallot / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014463:Ultrasonography