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Atrial septal defect

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Patient Data

Age: 10 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

There is bilateral increased pulmonary vascularity and prominence of the atrial appendage. The heart size is within normal limits. No rib or soft tissue abnormality. The radiological features are compatible with the known diagnosis of an atrial septal defect (ASD).

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