Holt-Oram syndrome with hypoplastic left heart syndrome in an African child.

[holt-oram syndrome]

This report illustrates the rare association of Holt-Oram syndrome with hypoplastic left heart syndrome hitherto unreported in an African child . The above association is highlighted as this child and the only other case reported in a Caucasian were diagnosed post mortem . The need for early cardiovascular and genetic evaluation or simple detailed family history to aid counselling is also emphasised .