12 Patent foramen ovale

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Donor:
Dr. R Ellis
Date: 1905
Size (H x W x D cm): 14 x 12 x 9
Abbott No 25

A 1 cm defect is evident in the fossa ovalis. The right atrium (* on back view, A) is markedly dilated, suggesting the presence of a left to right shunt.

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History: Child of unknown age and history.

Comment: See Specimen 11.

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