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Prenatal diagnosis and outcome of a ruptured aneurysm arising from the left atrium
Author(s) -
O'Brien J. M.,
Barton J. R.,
Spirek A. J.,
Allen A. A.,
McCaffrey F. M.
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.202
H-Index - 141
eISSN - 1469-0705
pISSN - 0960-7692
DOI - 10.1046/j.1469-0705.2001.00390.x
Subject(s) - medicine , pericardiocentesis , aneurysm , obstetrics and gynaecology , fetus , fetal echocardiography , prenatal diagnosis , pregnancy , ultrasound , obstetrics , surgery , radiology , pericardial effusion , biology , genetics
Prenatal diagnosis of a fetal cardiac aneurysm or diverticula is rare. We report what we believe to be the first case of an atrial wall aneurysm diagnosed as ruptured or leaking by fetal pericardiocentesis. Spontaneous resolution of the anomaly was observed in the third trimester with delivery of a vigorous newborn at term. The infant did not require surgical intervention after birth and has done well at follow‐up examinations. Copyright © 2001 International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology