Prenatal ultrasound diagnosis of pentalogy of Cantrell: A case report
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: RATIONALE: Pentalogy of Cantrell is a rare congenital condition characterized by a combination of 5 severe midline defects, including cardiac malformations, pericardial defects, sternal malformations, diaphragmatic defects, and abdominal wall defects. PATIENT CONCERNS: A 31-year-old primigravida at 12 weeks of gestation visited our hospital in December 2022 for cough and expectoration. DIAGNOSES: Two-dimensional ultrasound revealed thoracoabdominal wall defects, an extrathoracic heart, liver displacement, and intestinal tubes protruding from the umbilicus, indicating key features of pentalogy of Cantrell. INTERVENTIONS: After a multidisciplinary consultation on the malformation's severity and treatment options, the family chose to terminate the pregnancy. OUTCOMES: A postmortem confirmed the ultrasound findings. LESSONS: This case highlights the critical role of routine prenatal ultrasound examinations in detecting rare congenital malformations.
Source: Medicine
Authors: Wentong Peng, Lijiao Li, Rongbi Yang, Hong Xie, Yi Lan
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,950
OpenAlex ID: W4413112600