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Theodore J Millette1, Michael A McCulloch1, Qin Yao2
1Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA.
Insights
Right ventricular outflow tract stenting offers a viable palliative option for infants with Noonan syndrome and pulmonary valve stenosis. This approach, combined with MEK inhibitor therapy, successfully managed a complex case, delaying surgical repair.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Interventional Cardiology
- Genetics
Background:
- Right ventricular outflow tract stenting is a standard palliative treatment for tetralogy of Fallot.
- Its use in infants with Noonan syndrome and pulmonary valve stenosis has not been previously reported.
- Noonan syndrome is associated with various cardiac anomalies, including pulmonary valve stenosis.
Background:
Right ventricular outflow tract stenting is a well-established palliative strategy primarily used for infants with tetralogy of Fallot but has not been reported for pulmonary valve stenosis in infants with Noonan syndrome.
Case Summary:
We describe an infant with a history of extreme prematurity, Noonan syndrome, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and severe valvular and supravalvular pulmonic stenosis who underwent right ventricular outflow tract stenting and mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase (MEK) inhibitor therapy.
Discussion:
This unique approach ultimately allowed for discharge home and postponement of surgical repair until 18 months of age.
Take-Home Messages:
Right ventricular outflow tract stenting is a viable mode of palliation in infants with Noonan syndrome and pulmonary valve stenosis who are not ideal surgical candidates. An increasing number of case reports are demonstrating the efficacy of MEK inhibition as an effective tool for treatment of Noonan syndrome-associated hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
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