https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/27498 2026-06-26T05:21:03Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/4068 Title: Clinical manifestations of Deletion 22q11.2 syndrome (DiGeorge/Velo-CardioFacial syndrome) Authors: Digilio, Maria Cristina; Marino, Bonnie; Capolino, Rossella; Dallapiccola, B. Abstract: Deletion 22q11.2 syndrome (Del22) (DiGeorge/Velo-Cardio-Facial syndrome) is characterized by congenital heart defect (CHD), palatal anomalies, facial dysmorphisms, neonatal hypocalcemia, immune deficit, speech and learning disabilities. CHD is present in 75% of patients with Del22. The most frequently seen cardiac malformations are “conotruncal” defects, including tetralogy of Fallot (TF), pulmonary atresia with ventricular septal defect (PA-VSD), truncus arteriosus (TA), interrupted aortic arch (IAA), and ventricular septal defect (VSD). The study of the specific “cardiac phenotype” in patients with Del22 shows that a particular cardiac anatomy can be identied in these subjects. In addition to CHD, various organ systems can be involved, so that a multidisciplinary approach is needed in the evaluation of patients with Del22. 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/4067 Title: Poststenotic aneurysm in a child with native coarctation of the aortic arch Authors: Knirsch, Walter; Schlensak, C.; Dittrich, Sven; Kurtz, Caroline; Kececioglu, Deniz Abstract: This article contains images taken whilst diagnosing a 12-year old girl who was admitted to hospital because of arterial hypertension, emboli to lower extremities and exertional dyspnea. The patient was operated by using a 18 mm Dacron tube prothesis. 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/4062 Title: Cardiovascular involvement in Kawaski Disease Authors: Chintala, Kavitha; Reddy, S.V.; Forbes, T.J. Abstract: This article contains a case report of a 19 month old child with Kawasaki Disease who developed bilateral giant coronary artery aneurysms. 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z