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One Truncal Valve or Two Semilunar Valves: An Unusual Case of Truncus Arteriosus

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: •Truncus arteriosus is generally considered a failure of septation in the ventricular outflow tracts, the semilunar valves, and the aorta and pulmonary arteries.•This case involved the unusual finding of a partially septated truncal valve.•This case highlights the embryologic aberrations resulting in this disease.

Source: CASE

DOI: 10.1016/j.case.2017.09.006

Authors: Yue-Hin Loke, Lok Sinha, Laura J. Olivieri, Richard A. Jonas, Russell R. Cross, David N. Schidlow

Institution: Children's National

Language: English

Topic: Congenital Heart Disease Studies

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $950