Situs inversus is described in one of two subtypes. Situs inversus with dextrocardia is the most common form. It happens when ...

Affected populations: Approximately 1 in 10,000 people have situs inversus. Men are 1.5 times more likely than women to experience the condition. Causes: Situs inversus is a genetic condition that ...

A recessive mutation causing heterotaxy was recovered in a mouse mutagenesis screen focused on congenital heart defects. Homozygote mutants exhibit abnormal situs in the thoracic and abdominal ...