Early detection of pentalogy of cantrell by sonography

Abstract

Pentalogy of Cantrell is a rare congenital condition with a thoraco-abdominal disruption showing five characteristics i.e. ectopia cordis and intracardiac anomalies; lower sternal defect; midline supraumbilical thoraco-abdominal wall defect; anterior diaphragmatic defect; defect of pericardium. Ultrasound can be used for its early and confirmatory diagnosis. This is a study of a rare case of Pentalogy of Cantrell based on sonography findings in a 23 year old primigravida presenting for routine antenatal check-up.