Case Report: Prenatal Loeys-Dietz Syndrome - dilatation of the main pulmonary artery and ascending aorta
Abstract This is a rare case of prenatal diagnosis of Loeys-Dietz syndrome, which is usually diagnosed after birth. The fetus has a dilatation of the great vessels of the heart. Very little is known about prenatal dilation of ascending aorta and main pulmonary artery. Fetuses should be referred for a detailed anomaly scan, a fetal cardiologist and genetic counseling.
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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | English |
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Euromédice, Edições Médicas Lda.
2023
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| Online Access: | http://scielo.pt/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1646-58302023000300234 |
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| Summary: | Abstract This is a rare case of prenatal diagnosis of Loeys-Dietz syndrome, which is usually diagnosed after birth. The fetus has a dilatation of the great vessels of the heart. Very little is known about prenatal dilation of ascending aorta and main pulmonary artery. Fetuses should be referred for a detailed anomaly scan, a fetal cardiologist and genetic counseling. |
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