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Case Report: Parachute tricuspid valve in association with cyanotic congenital heart disease and juxtaposed atrial appendages in a 1-year-old boy—a rare anatomical association

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Parachute tricuspid valve is an exceedingly rare congenital anomaly, often described in association with acyanotic heart defects. Its occurrence alongside cyanotic congenital heart disease is even less common. We report the case of a 1-year-old boy presenting with complex cyanotic heart disease along with parachute tricuspid valve. Detailed evaluation revealed a constellation of anomalies, including parachute tricuspid valve, double outlet right ventricle with D-malposed great arteries, severe pulmonary stenosis, and a non-routable ventricular septal defect. Echocardiography played a vital role in defining the complex anatomy and guided the decision toward single-ventricle palliation. This case underscores the importance of meticulous anatomical assessment in patients with congenital heart disease and contributes to the sparse literature on this rare condition.

Source: Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2026.1683429

Authors: Devender Sangwan, Ashutosh Marwah, Vaishali Jain

Institutions: Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Fortis Hospital

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: $3,801