Image Based Question – 66360

The syndrome shown in the picture below is maximally associated with ?

A. Horseshoe kidney.

B. Coarctation of aorta.

C. VSD.

D. ASD.

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Correct Answer » B Explanation

The syndrome shown in the picture above represents the Turner syndrome.

Among the given options Turner syndrome is maximally associated with Aortic coarctation.

• Turner’s syndrome is commonly associated with congenital heart diseases.

• The most common anomaly associated is bicuspid Aortic valves in one third to one half of the patients (50%).

Other congential anomalies associated with Turner’s syndrome – Aortic coarctation (30%).

• Aortic stenosis

• Mitral valve prolapse

• Anomalous pulmonary venous drainage.