Presentation
Shortness of breath.
Patient Data
Age: 3 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Patent ductus arteriosus
Frontal
Cardiomegaly with an enlarged pulmonary outflow tract. Levocardia. No pulmonary plethora although the central vascular markings are prominent. No pleural effusions. Lungs are clear.
From the case:
Patent ductus arteriosus
Frontal
Sternotomy wires and clip in the region of the aortic arch. Cardiomegaly with prominent main pulmonary trunk.
Case Discussion
Patent ductus arteriosus is a congenital cardiac anomaly where there is persistent patency of the ductus arteriosus, a normal connection of the fetal circulation between the aorta and the pulmonary artery. It normally closes 24-48 hours after birth, and its persistence can lead to a left-to-right shunt.
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