Cardiology MCQ 321: Ellis-van Creveld syndrome

Most common cardiac anomaly in Ellis-van Creveld syndrome:
a) Ventricular septal defect
b) Patent ductus arteriosus
c) Single atrium
d) Single ventricle

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c) Single atrium

Single atrium is seen in 40% cases of Ellis-van Creveld syndrome. Mutations in two genes – EVC and EVC2 situated on the same chromosome have been documented in Ellis-van Creveld syndrome. It is an autosomal recessive disorder. Other features are short stature and polydactyly.

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Source: Cardiophile MD - September 22, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Prof. Dr. Johnson Francis MD, DM, FACC, FRCP Edin, FRCP London Tags: Cardiology MCQ DM / DNB Cardiology Entrance Source Type: blogs