Lutembacher's syndrome

Authors

  • Sandhya S. Kulkarni, Amit K. Sakaria, Sanket K. Mahajan, Kuldeep B. Shah Author

Keywords:

Atrial septal defect, Lutembacher's syndrome, mitral stenosis

Abstract

The definition of Lutembacher's syndrome has undergone many changes. It refers to combination of congenital Atrial Septal Defect with acquired mitral stenosis. Lutembacher's syndrome is a very rare disease and in the past, it has been either overdiagnosed or misdiagnosed. Here, we will discuss a case of a pregnant lady who developed breathlessness during her third trimester of pregnancy and on detailed examination and investigation, she was found to be having Lutembacher's syndrome.

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Published

2012-04-22