Tariq Yousuf1, Jason Kramer2, Brody Jones2, Hesam Keshmiri1, Muhyaldeen Dia3. 1. Department of Internal Medicine, Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn, IL. 2. Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago, IL. 3. Department of Cardiology, Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn, IL.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Heterotaxy syndrome, also called isomerism, is a condition in which abdominal and thoracic organs are located in abnormal body positions. Pulmonary hypertension (PHTN) is an uncommon clinical feature of heterotaxy syndrome. CASE REPORT: We describe the case of a 26-year-old male who developed PHTN as a rare manifestation of heterotaxy syndrome. To our knowledge, PHTN has never been reported as a prominent clinical feature in a patient with heterotaxy syndome and congenital cardiac abnormalities. CONCLUSION: It is important for the clinician to be aware of potentially serious consequences of PHTN in the setting of heterotaxy syndrome.
BACKGROUND:Heterotaxy syndrome, also called isomerism, is a condition in which abdominal and thoracic organs are located in abnormal body positions. Pulmonary hypertension (PHTN) is an uncommon clinical feature of heterotaxy syndrome. CASE REPORT: We describe the case of a 26-year-old male who developed PHTN as a rare manifestation of heterotaxy syndrome. To our knowledge, PHTN has never been reported as a prominent clinical feature in a patient with heterotaxy syndome and congenital cardiac abnormalities. CONCLUSION: It is important for the clinician to be aware of potentially serious consequences of PHTN in the setting of heterotaxy syndrome.
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