title: Asymptomatic cor triatriatum: utility of 64-slice multidetector computed tomography with 3-dimensional volume rendering.
abstract: The fast scanning time and exceptional resolution of 64-slice multidetector computed tomography have expanded the role of imaging of congenital cardiac anomalies. These disorders involve complex cardiac configurations and require thorough evaluation of the entire cardiopulmonary system. Interactive interpretation of the multidetector computed tomographic volume with multiplanar postprocessing tools is essential for interpretation and display. This case report describes the utility of 3-dimensional volume rendering in the assessment of a patient with asymptomatic cor triatriatum.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology and Radiologic Sciences, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, 601 N Caroline St, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA.
authors.forename: Shannon J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Shan
authors.forename: Pamela T
authors.initials: PT
authors.lastname: Johnson
authors.forename: Elliot K
authors.initials: EK
authors.lastname: Fishman
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D003310:Cor Triatriatum / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D004452:Echocardiography; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005080:Exercise Test; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*