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Congenital vertebral-jugular fistula in an infant
L A Pearse1, H M Sondheimer, R L Washington
1Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital, Denver, Colorado 80218.
Pediatric Cardiology
|January 1, 1989
Insights
A congenital vertebral-jugular fistula caused torticollis and a continuous murmur in a child. This case highlights the importance of considering rare vascular anomalies in the differential diagnosis of pediatric continuous murmurs.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Vascular Surgery
Background:
- Continuous murmurs in children necessitate thorough evaluation by pediatric cardiologists.
- Congenital vascular anomalies can present with diverse clinical manifestations.
Observation:
- A pediatric case presented with torticollis and a continuous murmur.
- The underlying cause was identified as a congenital vertebral-jugular fistula.
Findings:
- The vertebral-jugular fistula was the source of the continuous murmur.
- Torticollis was a presenting symptom associated with the fistula.
Implications:
- This case expands the differential diagnosis for continuous murmurs in pediatric patients.
- Highlights the need to consider vascular malformations in unexplained pediatric symptoms.
Abstract:
Pediatric cardiologists are often consulted to evaluate continuous murmurs in children. This case report describes a child with a congenital vertebral-jugular fistula who presented with torticollis and a continuous murmur. The differential diagnosis of continuous murmurs in this setting is discussed.