Rare associations of tetralogy of Fallot with anomalous left coronary artery from pulmonary artery and totally anomalous pulmonary venous connection

Cardiol Young. 2016 Jun;26(5):1017-20. doi: 10.1017/S1047951116000342. Epub 2016 Apr 8.

Abstract

We describe the cases of two patients with tetralogy of Fallot, aged 4 years and 8 months, who were incidentally detected to have concomitant anomalous left coronary artery from pulmonary artery and total anomalous pulmonary venous connection, respectively, on preoperative imaging. They underwent surgical correction with good mid-term outcomes. In this study, we discuss the embryological basis, physiological effects, and review the literature of these two unusual associations. Awareness of these rare associations will avoid missed diagnoses and consequent surgical surprises.

Keywords: Tetralogy of Fallot; anomalous left coronary artery from pulmonary artery; total anomalous pulmonary venous connection; unusual associations of tetralogy of Fallot.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Coronary Vessel Anomalies / diagnostic imaging*
  • Coronary Vessel Anomalies / surgery
  • Echocardiography
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Pulmonary Artery / abnormalities*
  • Pulmonary Artery / surgery
  • Scimitar Syndrome / diagnostic imaging*
  • Scimitar Syndrome / surgery
  • Tetralogy of Fallot / complications*
  • Tetralogy of Fallot / diagnostic imaging*
  • Tetralogy of Fallot / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed