CHU Pontoise, France
About 10 % of CHD (isolated = 0.8 % for L. Allan)
Sex ratio M/F = 1
Two varieties :
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Valvular 90 %
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Infundibular 10 %
Etiology: Possible genetic etiology with a recurrent rate of 2-4 %
Diagnosis:
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Small or enlarged (less frequent) pulmonary artery
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Thickening and restrictive motion of the pulmonary valve
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Thickened interventricular septum
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Dilated right ventricle (may be inapparent)
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Turbulent flow at the pulmonary valve
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Accelerated post stenotic flow
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Pulmonary regurgitation (forward flow) if valvular dysplasia
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Tricuspid regurgitation (more severe types)
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Reversed flow in the ductus arteriosus
Case Report:
Enlarged main pulmonay artery