| Pentalogy of Cantrell | |
| Classification and external resources | |
| OMIM | 313850 |
|---|---|
| DiseasesDB | 32984 |
Pentalogy of Cantrell is a rare syndrome that causes defects involving the diaphragm, abdominal wall, pericardium, heart and lower sternum.
The syndrome has five characteristic findings:
- Omphalocele
- Anterior diaphragmatic hernia
- Sternal cleft
- Ectopia cordis
- Intracardiac defect: either a ventricular septal defect or a diverticulum of the left ventricle
References
- Katranci A, Görk A, Rizalar R, Günaydin M, qritürk E, Bernay F, Gürses N (1998). "Pentalogy of Cantrell.". Indian J Pediatr 65 (1): 149–53. doi:. PMID 10771959.
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