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Elisa Rossi¹, Concetta Strano¹, Ilaria Cortesia¹

¹Department of Pediatrics, University of Turin, 10126 Turin, Italy.

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|September 28, 2024

Summary

A child developed chorea after heart surgery, diagnosed as post-pump chorea. This rare condition highlights the need for careful diagnosis in pediatric patients experiencing movement disorders post-cardiac procedures.

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Pediatric Cardiology
Neuroscience

Background:

Chorea is a neurological disorder causing involuntary movements.
Sydenham's chorea (SC) is common in children post-streptococcal infection.
Other conditions like autoimmune and metabolic disorders can also cause chorea.

Observation:

A 6-year-old girl presented with chorea after mitral insufficiency surgery.
Symptoms included weakness, slow speech, dysarthria, and sialorrhea.
Brain imaging showed a microembolic event; other tests were negative.

Findings:

The diagnosis of post-pump chorea was established.
This highlights a rare complication of pediatric cardiac surgery.
The patient recovered well with symptomatic treatment.

Implications:

Emphasizes the importance of considering post-pump chorea in pediatric cardiac surgery patients.
Underscores the need for a comprehensive differential diagnosis for pediatric chorea.
Suggests potential for good recovery with appropriate management.