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TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Foramen ovale aneurysm
- Aneurysm of septum primum
- Redundant septum primum flap
Definitions
- Redundant foramen ovale flap
- Definition of redundancy varies between series
- Flap extends at least halfway across left atrium
- Flap excursion > 5 mm beyond plane of atrial septum
- Flap demonstrates abnormal mobility
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
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CLINICAL ISSUES
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DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
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Selected References
- Santos AC et al: Fetal atrial septal aneurysm: a differential diagnosis of aortic arch retrograde flow. BMJ Case Rep. 13(1), 2020
- Jaeggi E et al: Fetal and neonatal arrhythmias. Clin Perinatol. 43(1):99-112, 2016
- Channing A et al: Maternal hyperoxygenation improves left heart filling in fetuses with atrial septal aneurysm causing impediment to left ventricular inflow. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 45(6):664-9, 2015
- Sun HY et al: Unusual consequence of a fetal atrial septal aneurysm. Clin Case Rep. 3(6):368-9, 2015
- Bassareo PP et al: High prevalence of interatrial septal aneurysm in young adults who were born preterm. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 27(11):1123-8, 2014
- Yozgat Y et al: Importance of close follow-up in the fetus with premature atrial contractions accompanied by atrial septal aneurysm: a case report. Case Rep Obstet Gynecol. 2013:391085, 2013
- Hung JH et al: Prenatal diagnosis of atrial septal aneurysm. J Clin Ultrasound. 36(1):51-2, 2008
- Papa M et al: Prevalence and prognosis of atrial septal aneurysm in high risk fetuses without structural heart defects. Ital Heart J. 3(5):318-21, 2002
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Foramen ovale aneurysm
- Aneurysm of septum primum
- Redundant septum primum flap
Definitions
- Redundant foramen ovale flap
- Definition of redundancy varies between series
- Flap extends at least halfway across left atrium
- Flap excursion > 5 mm beyond plane of atrial septum
- Flap demonstrates abnormal mobility
IMAGING
General Features
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Santos AC et al: Fetal atrial septal aneurysm: a differential diagnosis of aortic arch retrograde flow. BMJ Case Rep. 13(1), 2020
- Jaeggi E et al: Fetal and neonatal arrhythmias. Clin Perinatol. 43(1):99-112, 2016
- Channing A et al: Maternal hyperoxygenation improves left heart filling in fetuses with atrial septal aneurysm causing impediment to left ventricular inflow. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 45(6):664-9, 2015
- Sun HY et al: Unusual consequence of a fetal atrial septal aneurysm. Clin Case Rep. 3(6):368-9, 2015
- Bassareo PP et al: High prevalence of interatrial septal aneurysm in young adults who were born preterm. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 27(11):1123-8, 2014
- Yozgat Y et al: Importance of close follow-up in the fetus with premature atrial contractions accompanied by atrial septal aneurysm: a case report. Case Rep Obstet Gynecol. 2013:391085, 2013
- Hung JH et al: Prenatal diagnosis of atrial septal aneurysm. J Clin Ultrasound. 36(1):51-2, 2008
- Papa M et al: Prevalence and prognosis of atrial septal aneurysm in high risk fetuses without structural heart defects. Ital Heart J. 3(5):318-21, 2002
