Case Reports in Pediatrics (Jan 2017)

Prenatal Diagnosis of Atrioventricular Block and QT Interval Prolongation by Fetal Magnetocardiography in a Fetus with Trisomy 18 and SCN5A R1193Q Variant

  • Lisheng Lin,
  • Miho Takahashi-Igari,
  • Yoshiaki Kato,
  • Yoshihiro Nozaki,
  • Mana Obata,
  • Hiromi Hamada,
  • Hitoshi Horigome

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/6570465
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2017

Abstract

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We report a case of fetal trisomy 18 with SCN5A R1193Q variant that presented with sinus bradycardia, 2 : 1 atrioventricular block (AVB), and QT interval prolongation. These complex arrhythmias were diagnosed by fetal magnetocardiography combined with ultrasound findings. Advanced AVB and ventricular arrhythmias were confirmed after birth. Genetic testing of the baby revealed a SCN5A R1193Q variant, which we considered could account for the various arrhythmias in this case.