Abstract :
Ectopia cordis is a very rare anomaly defined as presence of heart partially or completely outside the thoracic cavity. A case is being reported of complete ectopia cordis thoracalis as an isolated ventral midline defect with craniofacial anomalies diagnosed prenatally using two-dimensional ultrasound at 30 weeks of gestation. Examination confirmed the ultrasound findings. The aim of the study is to report the prenatal diagnostic features and management of ectopia cordis.
Keyword :
Ectopia cordis, extrathoracic heart, ventral midline defect.