Absent pulmonary valve syndrome (option I)

Abstract

The case of ultrasonic diagnostics of congenital heart disease – a syndrome of the lack of a pulmonary artery valve I option in term of pregnancy 23 weeks is presented. By ultrasonic research of heart and the main vessels a substantial pulmonary trunk and arteries distension is revealed, pulmonary valves are visualized in the form of rudimentary structures, high ventricular septal defect, and dextraposition of aorta were found. Other developmental anomalies weren’t revealed. After prenatal consultation in the conditions of medical genetic consultations the family made the decision on pregnancy interruption. By pathoanatomical research the prenatal ultrasonic diagnosis was confirmed.