Heterotaxy syndrome with complex single-ventricle physiology and left-sided Bochdalek hernia: Multisystem characterization by cardiothoracic CT
Heterotaxy syndrome comprises a spectrum of laterality defects frequently associated with complex congenital heart disease and extracardiac anomalies. We report a 2-year-old male who presented with persistent cyanosis, recurrent respiratory infections, and failure to thrive. Cardiac computed tomography demonstrated ambiguous situs with dextrocardia, reversed atrial arrangement, L-looped ventricles, large atrial and ventricular septal defects, hypoplastic right ventricle, absent right ventricular outflow tract, and double-outlet left ventricle. Additional findings included polysplenia, right-sided aortic arch with mirror branching, aortopulmonary collaterals, and a left posterolateral Bochdalek hernia. This case highlights the value of comprehensive cross-sectional imaging in defining complex heterotaxy anatomy and underscores the clinical implications of associated extracardiac anomalies in surgical planning and prognosis.
Authors
- Sibtain M Moledina (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5100-2872)
- Lilian Salingwa
- Aamir M. Kanji (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0119-9692)
Institutions
- Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (TZ)
- Muhimbili National Hospital (TZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Radiology Case Reports
- Published
- 2026-04-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radcr.2026.03.041
- Primary Topic
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00