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Left ventricular noncompaction cardiomyopathy in association with trisomy 13
C J McMahon1, A C Chang, R H Pignatelli
1Lillie Frank Abercrombie Section of Pediatric Cardiology, Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA. cmcmahon@bcm.tmc.edu
Pediatric Cardiology
|November 19, 2004
Summary
Left ventricular noncompaction (LVNC) is a rare cardiomyopathy. This case is the first to report LVNC in a child diagnosed with trisomy 13, expanding knowledge of this condition.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Genetics
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Left ventricular noncompaction (LVNC) is increasingly recognized as a distinct cardiomyopathy.
- Over 100 pediatric cases of LVNC have been documented.
- LVNC is often associated with genetic or metabolic disorders.
Observation:
- This report details a unique case of LVNC in a pediatric patient.
- The patient was diagnosed with trisomy 13.
Findings:
- This is the first documented instance of LVNC occurring in a child with trisomy 13.
- The findings suggest a potential link between trisomy 13 and LVNC development.
Implications:
- This case expands the known clinical spectrum of trisomy 13.
- It highlights the importance of considering LVNC in children with trisomy 13.
- Further research is warranted to understand the underlying mechanisms connecting trisomy 13 and LVNC.