Sonographic Diagnosis of Thoracic Ectopia Cordis With Acrania

Ectopia cordis is a rare congenital anomaly in which the heart is displaced outside of the thoracic cavity. This case report describes the in utero diagnosis of thoracic ectopia cordis in conjunction with fetal acrania, both of which were thought to result from an amniotic band located near the fetal head.

Source: Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography - July 11, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Winslow, M. Tags: Case Studies Source Type: research