Published November 2009 | Version v1
Journal article

Pentalogy of Cantrell in a Neonate : A Case Report

  • 1. Eulji University Hospital, Daejeon (Korea, Republic of)
  • 2. Konyang University Hospital, Daejeon (Korea, Republic of)

Description

The pentalogy of Cantrell is a rare thoraco-abdominal disruption with a variable combination of defects involving the abdominal wall, diaphragm, pericardium, sternum, and heart. Herein, we report the multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT) findings of Cantrell's pentalogy in a neonate. A MDCT proved to be useful and complementary for the diagnosis of Cantrell's pentalogy and evaluation of its associated anomalies

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
Journal Volume
61
Journal Issue
5
Series
10 refs, 5 figs
Journal Page Range
p. 341-344
ISSN
1738-2637

INIS

Country of Publication
Korea, Republic of
Country of Input or Organization
Korea, Republic of
INIS RN
41044728
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
ABDOMEN; COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY; DEFECTS; DIAGNOSIS; NEONATES
Descriptors DEC
ANIMALS; BODY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; TOMOGRAPHY