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[Sydenham's chorea, rare but not eradicated]
Lise Lind Jensen1, Charlotte Olesen, Thomas Balslev
1Regionshospitalet Randers, Paediatrisk Afdeling.
Ugeskrift for Laeger
|October 31, 2007
Summary
Sydenham's Chorea (SC), a neurological complication of Rheumatic Fever (RF), affects children globally. This report details the typical presentation and course of SC in two pediatric patients.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pediatrics
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Sydenham's Chorea (SC) is a significant manifestation of acute Rheumatic Fever (RF).
- Group A streptococcal infections are the underlying cause of RF and its sequelae.
- While RF incidence is decreasing in developed nations, SC remains a concern.
Observation:
- Two pediatric patients with Sydenham's Chorea were treated.
- Both children presented with characteristic choreatic movements.
- Hypotonia and emotional lability were also observed in the patients.
Findings:
- The study describes the clinical course of SC in the two treated children.
- Typical SC symptoms including chorea, hypotonia, and emotional lability were noted.
- The cases illustrate the persistent occurrence of SC even in low-incidence regions.
Implications:
- Understanding SC presentation is crucial for timely diagnosis and management.
- These cases highlight the importance of recognizing SC in pediatric neurology.
- Continued vigilance for SC is necessary, particularly following streptococcal infections.
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