Cor triatriatum sinistrium in a 10 year old Nigerian: A case report

Authors

  • Chinawa JM Department of Paediatrics
  •  Obu HA Department of Paediatrics
  • Eze JC Department of Paediatrics
  • Agwu S Department of Paediatrics
  • Ani OS Department of Paediatrics
  • Okorowo CJ Department of Paediatrics
  • Omeke J Department of Paediatrics

Abstract

Abstract: We present a rare and first case of Cor triatriatum sinistrum (CT) in a patient who presents with dyspnoea, easy fatigability, chest pain, murmurs and typical ECG and 2D-echo findings. The purpose of presenting this case report is to highlight the distinctive manifestation of Cor triatriatum sinistrum and to provide a concise report of this disease with the hope that such information will help identify patients earlier in the course of their disease. Surgical correction offers good and long term results for both classic and atypical types. In a resource poor country like ours, high index of suspicion, early diagnosis and timely referral are warranted so as to avert death.

Keywords: Cor triatriatum sinistrium, typical presentation, Nigeria. 

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Published

2024-07-02

Issue

Vol. 40 No. 1 (2013): Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics

Section

CASE REPORTS

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Cor triatriatum sinistrium in a 10 year old Nigerian: A case report. (2024). NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRICS, 40(1), 88-90. https://www.njpaediatrics.com/index.php/njp/article/view/403