Cantrell syndrome. Case report of an adult

Arq Bras Cardiol. 2000 Oct;75(4):323-8. doi: 10.1590/s0066-782x2000001000007.

Abstract

Cantrell syndrome is characterized by defects that involve the diaphragm, abdominal wall, pericardium, heart, and lower region of the sternum. It is a rare entity, usually diagnosed at birth and accompanied by high mortality due to the complexity and gravity of the anomalies. In this report, we present a 32-year-old male patient, who was diagnosed in infancy but who reached adult age asymptomatic.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Muscles / abnormalities
  • Abnormalities, Multiple / diagnosis*
  • Adult
  • Diaphragm / abnormalities
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pericardium / abnormalities
  • Sternum / abnormalities
  • Syndrome