Coarctation of the Aorta and a Parachute Mitral Valve in an Adult With Differential Cyanosis

Differential cyanosis may occur in Eisenmenger physiology in the presence of a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). We present a unique case of a 22-year-old male manifesting as cyanosis of the left upper extremity and both lower extremities, but with preservation of the right upper extremity. Work-up re...

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Published inCardiology research Vol. 6; no. 1; pp. 232 - 235
Main Authors Aherrera, Jaime Alfonso M, Abola, Ma Teresa B, Magno, Jose Donato A, Sta Maria, Ma Helga F, Abrahan, 4th, Lauro L, Tiongco, 2nd, Richard Henry P, Anonuevo, John C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Canada Elmer Press 01.02.2015
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Case Report
Shone’s complex
Differential cyanosis
Coarctation of the aorta
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Summary:Differential cyanosis may occur in Eisenmenger physiology in the presence of a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). We present a unique case of a 22-year-old male manifesting as cyanosis of the left upper extremity and both lower extremities, but with preservation of the right upper extremity. Work-up revealed multiple congenital defects, reminiscent of the Shone's complex. Survival into adulthood is presumed to be due to a PDA, at the expense of a right-to-left shunt. This report highlights the interplay of multiple anomalies documented on echocardiography and MRI, wherein diagnosis was made non-invasively.
ISSN:1923-2829
1923-2837
DOI:10.14740/cr378w