Prenatal diagnosis of left ventricular aneurysm and diverticulum

Arq Bras Cardiol. 2009 Aug;93(2):e36-8. doi: 10.1590/s0066-782x2009000800025.

Abstract

We report two cases of localized left ventricular (LV) protrusion, an entity that has been described in the literature as aneurysm or diverticulum. Both cases had different outcomes from those previously reported. Little is known on the incidence and natural history of these rare anomalies, whose progression may be asymptomatic or lead to severe complications and death in the prenatal period. The therapeutic approach should be customized.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Diverticulum / diagnostic imaging*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Fetal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Heart Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging*
  • Heart Ventricles / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal