Left hemitruncus in adulthood : diagnostic role of magnetic resonance imaging

The diagnosis of left hemitruncus and large patent ductus arteriosus was made by magnetic resonance imaging in an adult patient with recurrent haemoptysis and dyspnoea on exertion. Previous cardiac catheterization and echocardiography failed to establish the complete diagnosis. Magnetic resonance im...

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Published in:European heart journal 1991-09, Vol.12 (9), p.1040-1044
Main Authors: SECHTEM, U, JUNGEHÜLSING, M, DE VIVIE, R, MENNICKEN, U, HOPP, H. W
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Ductus Arteriosus, Patent - diagnosis
Female
Humans
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Medical sciences
Pulmonary Artery - abnormalities
Radiodiagnosis. Nmr imagery. Nmr spectrometry
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Summary:The diagnosis of left hemitruncus and large patent ductus arteriosus was made by magnetic resonance imaging in an adult patient with recurrent haemoptysis and dyspnoea on exertion. Previous cardiac catheterization and echocardiography failed to establish the complete diagnosis. Magnetic resonance imaging using spin-echo and gradient-echo pulse sequences is a useful imaging modality to evaluate anatomical and functional abnormalities in patients with complex congenital heart disease.
ISSN:0195-668X
1522-9645
1522-9645
DOI:10.1093/eurheartj/12.9.1040