Atrial septal defect

Case contributed by RMH Core Conditions
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Post trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Cardiac contour is at the upper limit of normal for size.

The aortic arch is small, and the pulmonary trunk prominent, consistent with previous history of atrial septal defect.

Lungs and pleural spaces are clear. No pneumothorax shown. No displaced fracture.

Case Discussion

Patient has a known history of atrial septal defect. 

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