Ebstein’s Anomaly, Possible Newly Implicated Drug Aetiology? A Case Report

Authors

  • Barakat A. Animasahun
  • Omotola A. Ajayi
  • Elizabeth A. Disu

Keywords:

Ebstein's anomaly, Atrial septal defect (ASD), Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

Abstract

Ebstein’s anomaly is a congenital malformation of the heart that is characterized by downward displacement of an abnormal tricuspid
valve into the right ventricle. It is rare, with an incidence of 1 in 200,000 live births. Etiology is unknown. Our patient was
exposed to artemether-lumefantrine, ciprofloxacin, and ibuprofen (not previously linked with Ebstein’s anomaly) at about four
weeks of gestation. An obstetric scan at 33 weeks’ gestation, was the first clue to the diagnosis.

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Published

2021-07-22