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.

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Journal of Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences
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2025-09-08
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https://doi.org/10.34172/jsums.1027
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Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders
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Reporting a case of isolated levocardia

Maryam Allahdadian, Tahereh Heydarian
Journal of Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences
Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders
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Reporting a case of isolated levocardia

Maryam Allahdadian, Tahereh Heydarian
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Abstract

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.

Journal of Shahrekord University of Medical SciencesVol. 27(3)
Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (IR), Islamic Azad University, Isfahan (IR), Iranshahr University (IR)
Openalex Percentile: Top 60%
Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders
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