Pentalogy of Cantrell

Pentalogy of Cantrell
MRI in pregnancy in a case of pentalogy of Cantrell, showing ectopia cordis (*), partial herniation of the liver (arrow), and a small thoracic cavity (t)
SpecialtyMedical genetics 

Pentalogy of Cantrell (or thoraco-abdominal syndrome) is an extremely rare congenital syndrome that causes defects involving the diaphragm, abdominal wall, pericardium, heart and lower sternum.

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