Prenatal diagnosis of fetal right congenital ventricular aneurysms: An analysis of three cases and literature review

J Clin Ultrasound. 2021 Sep;49(7):770-773. doi: 10.1002/jcu.23016. Epub 2021 Apr 22.

Abstract

Right ventricular aneurysm is a rare congenital defect that can be diagnosed with fetal echocardiography. Information on etiology of right ventricular aneurysm is limited and its prognosis remains variable from asymptomatic forms to severe cases. Here we report three cases of fetal right ventricular aneurysms that could have been related to coronary artery disorders and needed regular monitoring of progression in size and signs of cardiac decompensation.

Keywords: aneurysm; congenital anomalies; heart ventricle; prenatal diagnosis; ultrasonography.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Echocardiography
  • Female
  • Fetus
  • Heart Aneurysm* / diagnostic imaging
  • Heart Defects, Congenital* / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Diagnosis
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal