Tetralogy of Fallot

Case contributed by Vincent Tatco
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Cyanosis since birth.

Patient Data

Age: 5 years
Gender: Male
x-ray
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The cardiac apex elevated suggestive of right ventricular enlargement. The main pulmonary artery segment is concave. Right-sided aortic arch is demonstrated. There is decreased pulmonary vascularity (pulmonary oligemia).

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Annotated image showing the "boot shaped" heart.

Author: Vincent Tatco

License: CC-NC-BY-SA

Case Discussion

This case demonstrates the radiographic findings of tetralogy of Fallot (TOF).  

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