Tetralogy of Fallot

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Known case of tetralogy of Fallot. Patient presented with cough.

Patient Data

Age: 5 years
Gender: Male
x-ray
  • "boot shaped" heart
  • elevated cardiac apex
  • concave pulmonary arterial segment
  • pulmonary oligemia
  • right sided aortic arch

Case Discussion

This case shows the classic plain radiographic findings of tetralogy of Fallot.

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