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A chest X-ray of a 6-year-old cyanotic child shows a BOOT-shaped heart with decreased pulmonary vascular markings. Which congenital heart disease is m
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A chest X-ray of a 6-year-old cyanotic child shows a BOOT-shaped heart with decreased pulmonary vascular markings. Which congenital heart disease is most likely?

A.

Ventricular septal defect

B.

Tetralogy of Fallot

C.

Transposition of great arteries

D.

Tricuspid atresia

Correct option is B

BOOT-shaped heart with pulmonary oligemia is characteristic of Tetralogy of Fallot due to right ventricular hypertrophy and upturned apex.
Explanation of options: (a) ✘ VSD causes cardiomegaly and pulmonary plethora, not boot shape. (b) ✔ Correct; TOF shows classic boot shape + decreased lung markings. (c) ✘ TGA shows “egg on a string” appearance, not boot shape. (d) ✘ Tricuspid atresia → decreased pulmonary flow but different X-ray features.

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