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Mitral valve regurgitation and endocarditis triggered by a needle
Chuanzhen Liu1,2, Yan Liu3, Jianhua Li1
1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Wenhua Xi Road 107#, Jinan, 250012, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China.
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
|June 14, 2021
Summary
A rare case of a child with a needle penetrating the heart resulted in mitral valve regurgitation and endocarditis. Successful surgical removal and valve repair led to recovery, highlighting ultrasound
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Pediatric Surgery
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Cardiac foreign bodies are exceptionally rare in clinical settings.
- Penetrating cardiac foreign bodies causing internal structural damage are even rarer.
- This case involves a pediatric patient with a penetrating cardiac foreign body.
Observation:
- A two-year-old girl presented with a needle penetrating her heart.
- The cardiac foreign body led to mitral valve regurgitation and endocarditis.
Findings:
- Surgical removal of the cardiac needle was performed.
- Mitral valve repair was successfully accomplished concurrently.
Implications:
- Ultrasound is a crucial diagnostic tool for suspected cardiac foreign bodies.
- Treatment strategies for cardiac foreign bodies must be individualized based on associated injuries.
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