Prenatal thrombosis of the ductus arteriosus

Cardiol Young. 2019 Mar;29(3):408-409. doi: 10.1017/S1047951118002159. Epub 2018 Dec 26.

Abstract

Spontaneous thrombus in the ductus arteriosus, without associated ductal aneurysm, is a rare condition. We report successful management with clinical and echocardiographic follow-up in a newborn with prenatal diagnosis.

Keywords: Ductus arteriosus; conservative approach; fetal echocardiogram; thrombosis.