Case Report: Polysplenia Syndrome, a Wide Range of Congenital Heart Malformations in an Adult

Background: Polysplenia syndrome is a rare disease where are observed two or more spleens associated with left-sided isomerism.In this condition there are many visceral and vascular congenital malformations, including cardiac anomalies. Case summary:We present a case of a 60-year-old male with polysplenia syndrome and multiple cardiovascular abnormalities, but despite these malformations, the patient survived to adulthood with minor symptoms.Discussion: This case report highlights the importance of a multimodality imaging approach in patients with complex congenital heart disease, leading to an unsuspected diagnosis at the adult age.

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Journal of Radiology Case Reports
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2025-01-01
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https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.5350
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Congenital Heart Disease Studies
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Background: Polysplenia syndrome is a rare disease where are observed two or more spleens associated with left-sided isomerism.In this condition there are many visceral and vascular congenital malformations, including cardiac anomalies. Case summary:We present a case of a 60-year-old male with polysplenia syndrome and multiple cardiovascular abnormalities, but despite these malformations, the patient survived to adulthood with minor symptoms.Discussion: This case report highlights the importance of a multimodality imaging approach in patients with complex congenital heart disease, leading to an unsuspected diagnosis at the adult age.

Journal of Radiology Case ReportsVol. 19(3)
University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli" (IT), Hospital de São João (PT), Centro Hospitalar do Porto (PT)
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