Cor triatriatum chest x ray
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Overview
Although not the most preferred methodology, chest x rays may be used as a diagnostic tool in the evaluation of a cor triatriatum defect. Diagnostic findings may include cardiac enlargement, mitral stenosis, and potential additional defects.
Chest x-ray
- When cor triatriatum occurs as an isolated defect, the hemodynamic derangement is identical to that of mitral stenosis and the chest radiography shows a normal sized heart with changes of chronic interstitial edema.
- Findings are usually nonspecific but may include:
- Pulmonary congestion with diffuse haziness or Kerley B lines and the ground glass pattern of acute pulmonary edema in hilar areas.
- Mild cardiac enlargement
- Prominence of the pulmonary arterial segment.
- Dilated proximal chamber, may produce the appearance of left atrial enlargement
- Presence of an atrial septal defect or anomalous pulmonary venous connection. This can cause:
- Pulmonary overcirculation to the pulmonary venous obstruction
- Significant right ventricular enlargement