Abstract
Ectopia cordis is derived from two Latin words which means outside and heart. It is a rare congenital malformation in which the heart is formed outside the thoracic cavity. The exact cause of ectopia cordis is unknown. The last documented report of a case of ectopic cordis in Nigeria was over two decades ago. Despite the challenging and limited health facility in the region, the current case survived until the seventh month of life. In view of its rarity, we discuss a case of thoracic ectopia cordis in a Nigerian child.
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