Exteriorisation of the heart in two siblings

Cardiol Young. 2003 Feb;13(1):98-100. doi: 10.1017/s1047951103000155.

Abstract

We report two siblings with isolated ectopic hearts. Neither child had associated congenital diseases. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported familial occurrence of ectopic hearts.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Echocardiography, Doppler
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / diagnosis*
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Radiography, Thoracic
  • Risk Assessment
  • Siblings
  • Treatment Outcome