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Case Report: Polysplenia Syndrome, a Wide Range of Congenital Heart Malformations in an Adult

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Polysplenia syndrome is a rare disease where are observed two or more spleens associated with left-sided isomerism.In this condition there are many visceral and vascular congenital malformations, including cardiac anomalies. Case summary:We present a case of a 60-year-old male with polysplenia syndrome and multiple cardiovascular abnormalities, but despite these malformations, the patient survived to adulthood with minor symptoms.Discussion: This case report highlights the importance of a multimodality imaging approach in patients with complex congenital heart disease, leading to an unsuspected diagnosis at the adult age.

Source: Journal of Radiology Case Reports

DOI: 10.3941/jrcr.5350

Authors: Giovanni Balestrucci, Andrè Carvalho, João Rebelo, Mariana Vasconcelos, Cristina Cruz, Pietro Roccatagliata, Diego Sandro Giordano, Alfonso Reginelli

Institutions: University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Hospital de São João, Universidade do Porto

Language: English

Topic: Congenital Heart Disease Studies

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4412702495

FWCI: 1.246

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