PEDIATRICS

48.INVERTED 3 SHAPED HEART ON X RAY SEEN IN

A.TOF

B.TAPVC

C.COA

D.TGA

ANS:COA

Chest radiography

Radiography in patients with early onset of coarctation of the aorta may reveal cardiomegaly, pulmonary edema, and other signs of congestive heart failure (CHF).

Radiography in patients with late onset of coarctation of the aorta may reveal cardiomegaly. An inverted "3" sign of the barium-filled esophagus or a "3" sign on a highly penetrated chest radiograph (frontal view) may be visualized. Rib notching secondary to collateral vessels may also be seen.