Ectopia Cordis as a Lethal Neonatal Condition: A Case Report from Bahrain and a Literature Review

Ectopia cordis is a rare type of malformation where the heart is not located normally. It may be partially or completely located outside the thoracic cavity and can be associated with other congenital abnormalities. It results from failure of maturation of midline mesoderm and ventral body formation...

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Published inCase reports in pediatrics Vol. 2022; pp. 1 - 5
Main Authors Mohamed, Shereen M., Isa, Hasan M., Sandhu, Amarjit K.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York Hindawi 22.08.2022
Hindawi Limited
Wiley
Subjects
Abdomen
Abortion
Case Report
Case reports
Cesarean section
Congenital diseases
Defects
Diaphragm (Anatomy)
Fetuses
Genetic counseling
Heart
Hospitals
Literature reviews
Mortality
Newborn babies
Pediatrics
Pregnancy
Thorax
Ultrasonic imaging
Umbilical cord
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Summary:Ectopia cordis is a rare type of malformation where the heart is not located normally. It may be partially or completely located outside the thoracic cavity and can be associated with other congenital abnormalities. It results from failure of maturation of midline mesoderm and ventral body formation during embryogenic formation. The exact etiology remains unknown. The literature review reveals the prognosis for infants with ectopia cordis is very poor. Here, we are reporting the first case of a fetus that was prenatally diagnosed with ectopia cordis that was associated with omphalocele documented in our country. Considering the poor prognosis for the fetus, conservative management during the prenatal period was chosen.
Bibliography:Academic Editor: Vjekoslav Krzelj
ISSN:2090-6803
2090-6811
DOI:10.1155/2022/6850305