[A case of pentalogy of Fallot with numerous collaterals evaluated by magnetic resonance imaging: a report of an adult case].

In this report, the diagnostic value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was compared with that of two-dimensional echocardiography, computed tomography and cardiac catheterization in a patient with pentalogy of Fallot who survived to her fortieth year. The advantages and disadvantages of MRI in diagnosing the present case were as follows: The cardiovascular system, with the exception of atrial septal defect, was evaluated precisely. Collateral vessels were detected using MRI, but impossible with other non-invasive methods.