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J Shahrekord Univ Med Sci. 2025;27(3): 142-145.
doi: 10.34172/jsums.1027
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Case Report

Reporting a case of isolated levocardia

Tahereh Heydarian 1 ORCID logo, Maryam Allahdadian 2* ORCID logo

1 Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
2 Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Fal.C., Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
*Corresponding Author: Maryam Allahdadian, Email: Maryamallahdadian@iau.ac.ir

Abstract

Isolated levocardia with situs inversus is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by the abnormal positioning of the heart and abdominal organs. This condition is frequently associated with congenital heart defects and typically carries a poor prognosis. Accurate diagnosis and effective management are crucial for improving clinical outcomes. This report presents a case involving a 25-year-old woman in her first pregnancy who underwent a routine ultrasound at 17 weeks and 2 days of gestation. The ultrasound revealed dextrocardia with situs inversus, prompting a referral to a pediatric cardiologist. Subsequent echocardiography at 18 weeks confirmed the presence of the stomach on the right side and a reversed heart axis, leading to a diagnosis of isolated levocardia with atrioventricular septal defects (AVSDs). The pregnancy was medically terminated at 19 weeks, following appropriate medical approval.
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Submitted: 24 Oct 2024
Revision: 13 Nov 2024
Accepted: 16 Nov 2024
ePublished: 08 Sep 2025
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