Description
This shows the liver, stomach and spleen of a child; the gallbladder lies to the right; the cardia of
the stomach lies to the left, and the spleen is on the left.
History
This child was known to have a dextrocardia; he was put to bed about midnight when he
appeared normal, but was found dead in bed at 7.30 am. the following morning. He had a minor
respiratory complaint, and had been taken to a doctor three days before his death. See also A69 The
cause of death was ascribed to the 'sudden death in infancy' syndrome.