Is there light at the end of the tunnel? Clinical report of a rare diagnosis with afortunate ending.
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aortic-ventricular tunnel, prenatal diagnosis, fetal echocardiographyAbstract
Aortic-left ventricular tunnel is an extremely rare congenital heart disease (CHD) with a highly variable presentation from asymptomatic adults to in utero death. Prenatal diagnosis is a challenge, with the presence of a dilated left ventricle with aortic regurgitation being the first warning sign. The assessment of the hemodynamic fetal impact and the coordination of all the professionals involved allows for adequate perinatal management and early surgery, improving the prognosis of these patients.
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