Prenatal diagnosis and successful outcome in neonate of aorto-left ventricle tunnel

Echocardiography. 2014;31(1):E20-3. doi: 10.1111/echo.12396. Epub 2013 Oct 16.

Abstract

Aorto-left ventricular tunnel (ALVT) is an abnormal congenital communication between the ascending aorta and the left ventricle. Prenatal diagnosis is rare and can be misinterpreted as aortic insufficiency on fetal echocardiogram. We present a case of ALVT diagnosed in a fetus who underwent successful early neonatal surgical repair.

Keywords: aorto-left ventricular tunnel; fetal echocardiography; prenatal diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aorta / abnormalities*
  • Aorta / diagnostic imaging
  • Aorta / surgery*
  • Aortic Valve Insufficiency / diagnostic imaging
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures / methods
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Echocardiography / methods
  • Heart Ventricles / abnormalities*
  • Heart Ventricles / diagnostic imaging
  • Heart Ventricles / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal / methods*