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.

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Radiology Case Reports
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2026-04-16
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radcr.2026.03.041
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Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
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Heterotaxy syndrome with complex single-ventricle physiology and left-sided Bochdalek hernia: Multisystem characterization by cardiothoracic CT

Sibtain M Moledina, Lilian Salingwa, Aamir M. Kanji
Radiology Case Reports
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
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Heterotaxy syndrome with complex single-ventricle physiology and left-sided Bochdalek hernia: Multisystem characterization by cardiothoracic CT

Sibtain M Moledina, Lilian Salingwa, Aamir M. Kanji
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Abstract

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.

Radiology Case ReportsVol. 21(7)
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (TZ), Muhimbili National Hospital (TZ)
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Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
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