Two Brothers With Dextro-Transposition of the Great Arteries

World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg. 2020 Jul;11(4):NP155-NP157. doi: 10.1177/2150135118768718. Epub 2018 May 30.

Abstract

Dextro-transposition of the great arteries (d-TGA) is a common cause of cyanotic heart disease in neonates. Current thought is d-TGA is a sporadic occurrence in families with an unclear etiology. We describe a case of brothers with d-TGA. Genetic testing revealed that both are heterozygous for two gene variations that are associated with congenital heart disease.

Keywords: arterial switch operation; genetics; great vessel anomaly; heterotaxy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Arterial Switch Operation / methods*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Pedigree
  • Siblings*
  • Transposition of Great Vessels / diagnosis*
  • Transposition of Great Vessels / genetics