Dilatation of the Great Arteries in an Infant with Marfan Syndrome
Author Information
Author(s): L. Rozendaal, N. A. Blom, Y. Hilhorst-Hofstee, A. D. J. Ten Harkel
Primary Institution: Leiden University Medical Center
Hypothesis
Can the clinical features of Marfan syndrome be differentiated in infants with congenital heart disease?
Conclusion
The case illustrates that pulmonary artery dilatation can be reversible after normalization of pulmonary artery pressure, while aortic root dilatation can progress.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient showed significant pulmonary artery dilatation before surgery.
- Post-surgery, the pulmonary artery diameter returned to normal limits.
- The aortic root diameter increased progressively during follow-up.
Takeaway
This study is about a baby with a heart problem and a condition called Marfan syndrome, showing that one artery got better after surgery while another got worse.
Methodology
The patient underwent surgical closure of a ventricular septal defect and was followed up with echocardiographic examinations.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
The patient is a male infant born to healthy parents, with a family history of no significant genetic disorders.
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