Spontaneous closure and thrombosis of a ductal aneurysm in a neonate.
The natural history of a ductal aneurysm detected prenatally is presented. Neurologic concerns in the neonate and absence of cardio-respiratory compromise permitted serial echo demonstration of constriction, thickening and subsequent closure with formation of thrombus in the aneurysm.
Maisel
P
P
Division of Pediatric Cardiology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA.
Brenner
J
J
D000783:Aneurysm / Q000151:congenital* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004373:Ductus Arteriosus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D004374:Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004452:Echocardiography; D005260:Female; D005318:Fetal Heart / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013997:Time Factors