title: The antenatal diagnosis of fetal atrial septal aneurysm.
abstract: Fetal atrial septal aneurysm (ASA) is uncommon and little is known regarding its prevalence and clinical significance. In this report we describe 2 cases of fetal ASA diagnosed by ultrasonography. They were referred for examination because of fetal tachyarrhythmia in 1 case, and polyhydramnios in the other. The first case had a normal outcome, while the other was associated with other congenital heart malformations. The literature as regards the diagnosis, prevalence, pathology, and clinical implications of ASA is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Poriya Hospital, Tiberias, Israel.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Haddad
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Degani
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Rahav
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Ohel
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004452:Echocardiography; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006322:Heart Aneurysm / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006330:Heart Defects, Congenital / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D006346:Heart Septum; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal