A preterm neonate has come to pediatric OPD for follow up. On examination, the child has a systolic murmur with tachypnea and hepatomegaly. On fuher history taking, it appeared that the mother had an episode of fever with rash in antenatal period. If CECT was done, it would reveal following finding: Which of the following marked area is probable pathologic in the given neonate?
Ductus venosus Ductus aeriosus Interventricular septum Descending aoa CECT Chest and its 3-D reconstruction: shows abnormal communication of pulmonary aery with aoa i.e PDA. A preterm neonate having a systolic murmur with tachypnea and hepatomegaly is likely to have patent ductus aeriosus (PDA) and 2 corresponds to ductus aeriosus. The mother having rash and fever may be suggestive of rubella infection in the antenatal period. There , the child has o be evaluated for SNHL Cataract.
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