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What is the definition of Pentalogy of Cantrell?
Pentalogy of Cantrell is a condition characterized by a combination of midline birth defects that can potentially involve the breastbone (sternum); the muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdomen and aids in breathing (diaphragm); the thin membrane that lines the heart (pericardium); the abdominal wall; and the heart. It can have varying degrees of severity, and can be lethal. Most affected infants do not have all potential defects (incomplete Pentalogy of Cantrell). The exact cause of the condition is not known. Most cases occur sporadically, but familial cases have been reported.
What are the alternative names for Pentalogy of Cantrell?
  • Pentalogy of Cantrell
  • Cantrell Haller Ravitsch syndrome
  • Cantrell deformity
  • Cantrell pentalogy
  • Cantrell syndrome
  • Thoraco-abdominal syndrome
Who are the top Pentalogy of Cantrell Local Doctors?
Elite in Pentalogy of Cantrell
Mihaela N. Grigore
Elite in Pentalogy of Cantrell
Mihaela N. Grigore
Iasi, IS, RO 

Mihaela Grigore practices in Iasi, Romania. Ms. Grigore is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pentalogy of Cantrell. Her top areas of expertise are Pentalogy of Cantrell, Omphalocele, Cervical Cancer, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.

Distinguished in Pentalogy of Cantrell
Vineeta P. Ojha
Distinguished in Pentalogy of Cantrell
Vineeta P. Ojha
Dm, 
New Delhi, DL, IN 

Vineeta Ojha practices in New Delhi, India. Ms. Ojha is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pentalogy of Cantrell. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, Tetralogy of Fallot, Mitral Atresia, Aberrant Subclavian Artery, and Tissue Biopsy.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Pentalogy of Cantrell
Edward Araujo-Junior
Distinguished in Pentalogy of Cantrell
Edward Araujo-Junior
Campus Bela Vista, 
Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

Edward Araujo-Junior practices in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Mr. Araujo-Junior is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pentalogy of Cantrell. His top areas of expertise are Pentalogy of Cantrell, Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Myelomeningocele, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Endoscopy.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center