Anatomical Variant or Pathological Anomaly? A Case Report of an Asymptomatic Cardiac Apical Cleft

The isolated cardiac apical cleft in this asymptomatic adult is a rare anatomical variant, likely a benign developmental anomaly. This case highlights the critical importance of meticulous post-mortem examination and anatomical knowledge to distinguish between a harmless congenital variant and a pathological condition, serving as a valuable educational case for forensic pathologists and cardiac specialists.

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International Medical Case Reports Journal
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2026-02-01
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https://doi.org/10.2147/imcrj.s587320
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Congenital Heart Disease Studies
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Anatomical Variant or Pathological Anomaly? A Case Report of an Asymptomatic Cardiac Apical Cleft

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Anatomical Variant or Pathological Anomaly? A Case Report of an Asymptomatic Cardiac Apical Cleft

Richard Ambayo, Ibe Michael USMAN, Abdul Katongole, Moses Byaruhanga, Male Mutumba, Phillip Omega, Mahad Mohamed, Joseph Ongaria, Charles Posite
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The isolated cardiac apical cleft in this asymptomatic adult is a rare anatomical variant, likely a benign developmental anomaly. This case highlights the critical importance of meticulous post-mortem examination and anatomical knowledge to distinguish between a harmless congenital variant and a pathological condition, serving as a valuable educational case for forensic pathologists and cardiac specialists.

International Medical Case Reports JournalVol. Volume 19
Kampala International University (UG), Kampala Capital City Authority (UG), University of Rwanda (RW), Université Catholique du Graben (CD), Planetary Systems (United States) (US), Makerere University (UG)
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