Isolated levocardia
Isolated Levocardia
Isolated levocardia (pronounced: iso-lated levo-cardia) is a rare congenital condition characterized by the normal positioning of the heart on the left side of the thorax, but with the other visceral organs being mirrored or reversed from their usual positions.
Etymology
The term "isolated levocardia" is derived from the Latin words "isolatus" meaning separate, "levo" meaning left, and "cardia" meaning heart. This term accurately describes the condition where the heart is isolated on the left side, while the other organs are in a mirrored position.
Related Terms
- Situs inversus: A congenital condition in which the major visceral organs are reversed or mirrored from their normal positions. In isolated levocardia, the heart remains in its normal position while other organs are in a mirrored position, similar to situs inversus.
- Dextrocardia: A condition where the heart is situated on the right side of the body. This is the opposite of levocardia, where the heart is on the left side.
- Congenital heart defect: A defect in the structure of the heart and great vessels that is present at birth. Isolated levocardia is a type of congenital heart defect.
- Visceral situs: The position of the internal organs. In isolated levocardia, there is a reversal of the normal visceral situs.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Isolated levocardia
- Wikipedia's article - Isolated levocardia
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