Understanding and managing dextrocardia with situs inversus: A case report

了解和管理伴有内脏反位的右位心:病例报告

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Abstract

Dextrocardia with situs inversus is an uncommon congenital disorder in which the heart and other organs in the chest and abdomen are reversed. Although it rarely causes symptoms, it can be linked to heart or systemic disorders and is challenging to diagnose due to its unique architecture. The present report describes the case of a 27-year-old man who presented with sudden breathing problems. A physical examination revealed no heartbeat on the left side and odd cardiac noises. Further electrocardiogram tests revealed classic symptoms of dextrocardia, including right axis deviation and inverted P and T waves in Lead 1. Imaging scans confirmed the diagnosis of dextrocardia with situs inversus totalis, which placed the liver and gallbladder on the left and the spleen on the right. Despite these uncommon structural abnormalities, the patient's heart functioned normally, as shown by echocardiography. The patient was provided with treatment (expectorant and mucolytics) for the breathing symptoms and directed to cardiologists and pulmonologists. The present case emphasizes the significance of conducting a thorough clinical and diagnostic investigation when encountering odd results. The report highlights the importance of practitioners being aware of unusual illnesses, such as situs inversus, to prevent misdiagnoses and unnecessary operations. The case is notable for the absence of structural cardiac damage despite a complete reversal of the internal architecture.

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