Pentalogy of Cantrell | |
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MRI in pregnancy in a case of pentalogy of Cantrell, showing ectopia cordis (*), partial herniation of the liver (arrow), and a small thoracic cavity (t) | |
Specialty | Medical genetics |
Pentalogy of Cantrell (or thoraco-abdominal syndrome) is an extremely rare[1] congenital syndrome that causes defects involving the diaphragm, abdominal wall, pericardium, heart and lower sternum.