Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Adult dog with reversed organs and multiple heart defects causing
By Piantedosi, Diego et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2011·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Situs inversus totalis associated with subaortic stenosis, restrictive ventricular septal defect, and tricuspid dysplasia in an adult dog.
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Plain-English summary
A mixed-breed dog with a rare condition called situs inversus totalis (where the organs are mirrored from their normal positions) was found to have serious heart problems, including a restrictive ventricular septal defect and severe subaortic stenosis. Unfortunately, despite veterinary care, the dog died suddenly after 15 months. This case highlights the unusual link between situs inversus and congenital heart diseases.
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Abstract
A rare association between situs inversus totalis (SIT), restrictive ventricular septal defect, severe subaortic stenosis, and tricuspid dysplasia was observed in an adult mixed-breed dog. Primary ciliary dyskinesia and Kartagener's syndrome were excluded. After 15 mo the dog died suddenly. The association between SIT and congenital heart diseases is discussed.
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