ARTICLE TYPE : CASE REPORT
Published on : 17 Jan 2026, Volume - 2
Journal Title : WebLog Journal of Cardiology | WebLog J Cardiol
Source URL: 
https://weblogoa.com/articles/wjc.2026.a1702
Permanent Identifier (DOI) : 
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18375634
Ectopia Cordis Interna in an Asymptomatic Adult Male: A Rare Case Report
2Formerly Head, Department of Surgery at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India
3J. Watumull Global Hospital & Research Centre, Delwara Road, Mount Abu, Rajasthan 307501, India Affiliated to Medical Faculty of God Fatherly Spiritual University, Mount Abu, Rajasthan, India
Abstract
Ectopia cordis is a rare congenital malformation in which the heart is partially or completely located outside the thoracic cavity. Most cases present in infancy with severe cardiorespiratory compromise. We report an exceptionally rare presentation of ectopia cordis interna, in which a structurally normal heart is located entirely within the upper abdomen, discovered incidentally in an asymptomatic young adult male undergoing evaluation for a respiratory infection. This case highlights the importance of recognising unexpected mediastinal abnormalities on routine imaging and underscores the need for careful correlation between clinical findings and radiological appearances.
Keywords: Ectopia Cordis Interna; Congenital Cardiac Anomaly; Absent Cardiac Silhouette; Incidental Radiographic Finding; Adult Congenital Heart Disease; Mediastinal Abnormalities; Cross‑Sectional Imaging; Asymptomatic Presentation
Citation
Govani DR, Mehta AR, Midha PK, Govani ND, Panchasara NG, Patel RR, et al. Ectopia Cordis Interna in an Asymptomatic Adult Male: A Rare Case Report. WebLog J Cardiol. wjc.2026. a1702. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18375634