Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Jun 16, 2021; 9(17): 4395-4399
Published online Jun 16, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i17.4395
Prenatal diagnosis of cor triatriatum sinister associated with early pericardial effusion: A case report
Esther Cánovas, Eduardo Cazorla, Melanie Cristine Alonzo, Rebeca Jara, Leyre Álvarez, Duska Beric
Esther Cánovas, Eduardo Cazorla, Melanie Cristine Alonzo, Rebeca Jara, Leyre Álvarez, Duska Beric, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital of Torrevieja, Alicante 03186, Spain
Author contributions: Cánovas E collected the case data and designed the article; Cazorla E was responsible for the revision of the manuscript for important intellectual content; Alonzo MC and Jara R reviewed the literature and contributed to manuscript drafting, Álvarez L was the gynecologist who performed the ultrasound examination; Beric D analyzed and interpreted the imaging findings; All authors issued final approval for the version to be submitted.
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Corresponding author: Eduardo Cazorla, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Chief Doctor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital of Torrevieja, Ctra. Torrevieja a San Miguel de las Salinas CV 95 Partida de la Ceñuela, Alicante 03186, Spain. ecazorla@torrevieja-salud.com
Received: February 1, 2021
Peer-review started: February 1, 2021
First decision: February 28, 2021
Revised: March 10, 2021
Accepted: March 29, 2021
Article in press: March 29, 2021
Published online: June 16, 2021
Core Tip

Core Tip: Cor triatriatum sinistrum is a rare finding in a prenatal diagnosis ultrasound, probably as rare as early pericardial effusion. Pericardial effusion has been associated with some congenital heart defects as cardiac diverticulum, but to the best of our knowledge, it has never been shown as the debut of cor triatriatum sinistrum. In this case, we present a case of cor triatriatum sinistrum that debuts as early pericardial effusion and shows the prenatal management.