Biventricular noncompaction: a case report

Echocardiography. 2008 Oct;25(9):993-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8175.2008.00740.x.

Abstract

Myocardial noncompaction is an extremely uncommon cardiomyopathy. It can present as an isolated cardiac malformation or in association with other congenital anomalies. The left ventricle is usually affected, but a biventricular involvement rarely occurs. A predominant right ventricular involvement has not been reported. Here, we report an 18-year-old woman with biventricular noncompaction that predominantly involves the right ventricle.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Rare Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Ultrasonography
  • Ventricular Dysfunction, Left / complications*
  • Ventricular Dysfunction, Left / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ventricular Dysfunction, Right / complications*
  • Ventricular Dysfunction, Right / diagnostic imaging*