Reporting a case of isolated levocardia
Isolated levocardia with situs inversus is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by the abnormal positioning of the heart and abdominal organs. This condition is frequently associated with congenital heart defects and typically carries a poor prognosis. Accurate diagnosis and effective management are crucial for improving clinical outcomes. This report presents a case involving a 25-year-old woman in her first pregnancy who underwent a routine ultrasound at 17 weeks and 2 days of gestation. The ultrasound revealed dextrocardia with situs inversus, prompting a referral to a pediatric cardiologist. Subsequent echocardiography at 18 weeks confirmed the presence of the stomach on the right side and a reversed heart axis, leading to a diagnosis of isolated levocardia with atrioventricular septal defects (AVSDs). The pregnancy was medically terminated at 19 weeks, following appropriate medical approval.
Authors
- Maryam Allahdadian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5128-9578)
- Tahereh Heydarian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1808-4780)
Institutions
- Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Islamic Azad University, Isfahan (IR)
- Iranshahr University (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences
- Published
- 2025-09-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.34172/jsums.1027
- Primary Topic
- Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00