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ArticleJACC. Case reports2025

Lymphatic Abnormalities in Fontan: Case Report of Plastic Bronchitis.

Daniela Torres-Gómez, Gabriel Caviedes, Julián Forero-Melo, Yoav Dori, Nestor F Sandoval, Juan Manuel Perez, Laura Acosta-Izquierdo, Carlos-Eduardo Guerrero-Chalela

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Daniela Torres-GómezResearch Department, Fundación Cardioinfantil, Instituto de Cardiología, Bogotá, Colombia.
Gabriel CaviedesDepartment of Diagnostic Imaging, Fundación Cardioinfantil, Instituto de Cardiología, Bogotá, Colombia.
Julián Forero-MeloDepartment of Diagnostic Imaging, Fundación Cardioinfantil, Instituto de Cardiología, Bogotá, Colombia.
Yoav DoriCongenital Heart Disease Institute, Fundación Cardioinfantil, Instituto de Cardiología, Bogotá, Colombia.
Nestor F SandovalDivision of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Juan Manuel PerezDepartment of Diagnostic Imaging, Fundación Cardioinfantil, Instituto de Cardiología, Bogotá, Colombia.
Laura Acosta-IzquierdoDepartment of Diagnostic Imaging, Fundación Cardioinfantil, Instituto de Cardiología, Bogotá, Colombia.
Carlos-Eduardo Guerrero-ChalelaCongenital Heart Disease Institute, Fundación Cardioinfantil, Instituto de Cardiología, Bogotá, Colombia. Electronic address: ceguerrero@lacardio.org.

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Abstract

Plastic bronchitis is a rare but severe complication in Fontan patients. Central lymphatic evaluation may direct therapy for these complications. We present a 22-year-old mn post-Fontan who presented with bronchial casts. Initial medical management failed to reduce cast formation. Dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance lymphangiography was conducted for targeted management, revealing an aberrant lymphatic channel draining to the right pulmonary hilum. After 2 failed attempts, a percutaneous intervention with a proctoring aid resolved symptoms, improving the patient's condition. This case contributes to the literature on the role of central lymphatic imaging in diagnosing and treating lymphatic complications in Fontan patients. However, expertise is needed to successfully deliver targeted interventional lymphatic therapy. Understanding the management of Fontan patients requires recognizing lymphatic complications. Studying the central lymphatic system through dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance lymphangiography in patients with Fontan aids in diagnosing lymphatic abnormalities and targeting treatment.

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congenital heart diseaseFontan palliationlymphatic abnormalitiesmagnetic resonance lymphangiogramplastic bronchitistherapeutic embolization

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