Tetralogy of Fallot and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: a rare association.
Tetralogy of Fallot is known as the most common cyanotic congenital heart disease and has a prevalence of 10% of all congenital heart diseases. Although many other heart anomalies may coexist, the association of tetralogy of Fallot and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is extremely rare. We report this association in a 15-month-old female, cyanotic since birth, in her first hospital admission for diagnosis and treatment of recurring cyanotic crises. In addition, a review of the literature and of the problems related to the treatment is provided.
Carvalho
Angela Maria Férrer
AM
Hospital Infantil Albert Sabin, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil. angelafc@secrel.com.br
Diógenes
Tereza Cristina Pinheiro
TC
Jucá
Eduardo Régis Monte
ER
Carvalho
André Férrer
AF
Carvalho
Clarissa Férrer
CF
Paes Júnior
José Nogueira
JN
D002312:Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D013771:Tetralogy of Fallot / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D014463:Ultrasonography