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Remarkable improvement in mitral valve regurgitation in paediatric eosinophilic granuloma with polyangiitis

Niek E van der Aa1, Heynric B Grotenhuis1, Hans J M Breur1

  • 1Department of Pediatric Cardiology,Wilhelmina Children's Hospital,University Medical Center,Utrecht,The Netherlands.

Cardiology in the Young
|May 30, 2017
PubMed

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A pediatric patient experienced acute heart failure from new mitral valve regurgitation. Prompt treatment, guided by inflammatory markers and echocardiography, led to a swift recovery, suggesting a link to pediatric eosinophilic granuloma with polyangiitis.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Rheumatology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Acute heart failure in children can stem from various causes, including valvular issues.
  • Mitral valve regurgitation is a significant concern in pediatric cardiology.
  • Inflammatory conditions can manifest with cardiac complications in pediatric patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a rare case of acute heart failure in a child.
  • To highlight the association between mitral valve regurgitation and pediatric eosinophilic granuloma with polyangiitis.
  • To illustrate the diagnostic and therapeutic approach in such a complex pediatric case.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a 12-year-old male.
  • Clinical evaluation including patient history and physical examination.
  • Laboratory tests for inflammatory markers.
  • Echocardiography for assessing mitral valve function and cardiac status.
  • Therapeutic intervention and monitoring of response.

Main Results:

  • The patient presented with acute heart failure and newly developed mitral valve regurgitation.
  • Elevated inflammatory markers suggested pediatric eosinophilic granuloma with polyangiitis.
  • Echocardiographic findings confirmed the severity of mitral valve regurgitation.
  • The patient showed a rapid and positive response to the initiated therapy.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric eosinophilic granuloma with polyangiitis can present with severe cardiac manifestations like mitral valve regurgitation and heart failure.
  • Early diagnosis and prompt, targeted therapy are crucial for favorable outcomes in pediatric cardiac emergencies.
  • Echocardiography plays a vital role in the diagnosis and management of pediatric valvular heart disease.

Keywords:
Cardiomyopathycontractile functionechocardiographyprednisolonetreatment

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