Tetralogy of Fallot associated with macrocephaly-capillary malformation syndrome: a case report and review of the literature.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Macrocephaly-capillary malformation syndrome is characterized by cutaneous vascular lesions, including cutis marmorata telangiectatica and hemangiomas, associated with congenital anomalies, including macrocephaly, macrosomia, asymmetry and mental retardation. In addition to these cardinal signs, several other clinical conditions have been reported in people with this condition. However, to the best of our knowledge, the presence of tetralogy of Fallot has not previously been reported in association with this syndrome.

Case presentation

We present a case of a Mexican newborn girl with tetralogy of Fallot associated with macrocephaly-capillary malformation. We discuss the clinical treatment of the patient and its consequences.

Conclusion

Since physiologic c

SUBMITTER: Duenas-Arias JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2827170 | biostudies-literature | 2009

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature