Case report: Pentalogy of Cantrell

Pentalogy of Cantrell Ectopia Cordis Hernia, Umbilical Autopsy

Authors

  • Osman Agustin Batz, MD
    osman416@live.com
    Departamento de Patología, Hospital General San Juan de Dios, Guatemala., Guatemala
  • Héctor De-Paz, MD Departamento de Patología, Hospital General San Juan de Dios, Guatemala., Guatemala
  • Julia Ovalle, MD Departamento de Patología, Hospital General San Juan de Dios, Guatemala., Guatemala
November 26, 2019

Pentalogy of Cantrell is a rare congenital disorder, it was first described in 1958 by Cantrell J.R. The complete spectrum includes 5 anomalies: 1- Anterior diaphragm defect, 2-supraumbilical anterior mid-line defect, 3- diaphragmatic pericardium d