Dextrocardia with Situs Solitus in a Nigerian Cadaver: A Case Report
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. ----------------------------------------ABSTRACT----------------------------------------This report describes an adult male cadaver with dextrocardia and situs solitus in a Nigerian cadaver. The photographic illustrations revealed a flattened heart that was flipped to the right thus, transposing the great vessels. The report showed that dextrocardia exists amongst Nigerians and possibly Africans and therefore wish to recommend early medical examination since patients with this condition are unaware of their unusual anatomy until they seek medical attention for an unrelated condition. Early detection may lead to a successful surgical management and consequently offer a safer chance of survival since individuals with this unique variation are more prone to congenital cardiac abnormalities. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Date of Submission: 11July. 2013 Date of Publication: 22.July 2013 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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