Question
The 12-month-old female baby presented with complaints of fast breathing and fever for 1 week with a history of cyanosis since 6 months of life. Apart from mild hepatomegaly, general and systemic examinations were normal, a chest radiograph was ordered before an ECHO which is shown in the image. What is the appearance referred to as and what is the most likely diagnosis:
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FIGURE OF 8, TAPVC |
| B. |
SNOWMAN HEART, TAPVC |
| C. |
EGG ON SIDE, Transposition of great vessels |
| D. |
Both A and B |
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Correct Answer � D Explanation |
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Ans. D. Both A and B
Snowman’s heart and figure of 8 appearances both represent supracardiac TAPVC on chest radiograph. The ascending vertical vein of the left and the dilated SVC on the right together give a bumped appearance similar to the head of the snowman.