Prenatally Diagnosed Ventricular Inversion, Restrictive Ventricular Septal Defect, Pulmonary Stenosis, Hypertensive Left Ventricle and Double Outlet Right Ventricle: Case Report and Literature Review

Pediatr Cardiol. 2019 Jan;40(1):234-236. doi: 10.1007/s00246-018-2048-8. Epub 2018 Dec 19.

Abstract

We herein describe, for the first time, the fetal presentation of a case of ventricular inversion, restrictive ventricular septal defect, pulmonary stenosis, hypertensive left ventricle and double outlet right ventricle at 34 weeks of gestational age. Postnatal echocardiography confirmed the prenatal diagnosis. The patient was subsequently successfully palliated with a left ventricle to pulmonary artery conduit. This report illustrates the importance of detailed fetal echocardiography to ensure appropriate delivery and neonatal management, and to optimize outcome.

Keywords: Complex fetal heart disease; Double-outlet right ventricle; Fetal echocardiography; Ventricular inversion.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Double Outlet Right Ventricle / diagnostic imaging*
  • Echocardiography
  • Female
  • Fetal Heart / diagnostic imaging
  • Gestational Age
  • Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pulmonary Valve Stenosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal / methods*