A Novel Case of Marfan Syndrome in an Infant With Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

This report describes a case of hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) and Marfan syndrome presenting in conjunction, and highlights how a connective tissue disorder may alter medical and surgical management of newborns with HLHS.

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Published in:World journal for pediatric & congenital heart surgery 2019-09, Vol.10 (5), p.641-642
Main Authors: Karunanandaa, Aravinth, Plant, Kari Crawford, Herlong, James René, Monteleone, Berrin, Kirshbom, Paul M., Schwartz, Matthew C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anastomosis, Surgical
Echocardiography
Heart Ventricles - surgery
Humans
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome - complications
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome - surgery
Infant, Newborn
Male
Marfan Syndrome - complications
Marfan Syndrome - diagnosis
Norwood Procedures
Pulmonary Artery - surgery
Treatment Outcome
Tricuspid Valve - abnormalities
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Summary:This report describes a case of hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) and Marfan syndrome presenting in conjunction, and highlights how a connective tissue disorder may alter medical and surgical management of newborns with HLHS.
ISSN:2150-1351
2150-136X
DOI:10.1177/2150135119852341