Holt-Oram syndrome with hypoplastic left heart syndrome in an African child.
This report illustrates the rare association of Holt-Oram syndrome with hypoplastic left heart syndrome hitherto unreported in an African child. The above association is highlighted as this child and the only other case reported in a Caucasian were diagnosed post mortem. The need for early cardiovascular and genetic evaluation or simple detailed family history to aid counselling is also emphasised.
Ekure
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Department of Pediatrics, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, P. M. B. 12003, Lagos, Nigeria.
Okoromah
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Briggs
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Ajenifuja
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D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple / Q000175:diagnosis*; D001132:Arm / Q000002:abnormalities*; D018376:Cardiovascular Abnormalities / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D018636:Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D007223:Infant; D009549:Nigeria; D013577:Syndrome