Presentation
Cyanosis since birth. Known case of Tetralogy of Fallot.
Patient Data
Age: 5 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Tetralogy of Fallot
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The heart exhibits an uplifted apex reflective of right ventricular hypertrophy.
The main pulmonary artery is concave.
There is right-sided aortic arch.
The lungs show decreased vascularity. Tracheal bronchus is also demonstrated.
Case Discussion
This case shows the radiographic "boot-shape" appearance of the heart in an echocardiographically proven case of tetralogy of Fallot (TOF).