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Evolution of a rare ECG pattern in an aggressive case of neonatal tuberous sclerosis complex

INTRODUCTION: Rhabdomyomas are the most frequent cardiac tumors in children. Furthermore, they are often associated to tuberous sclerosis complex, an autosomal dominant neurocutaneous disorder characterized by tumor-like malformations that involve many organ systems. PRESENTATION OF THE CASE: We des...

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Autores principales: Iezzi, Federica, Quarti, Andrea, Capestro, Alessandro, Surace, Francesca Chiara, Pozzi, Marco
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier 2018
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5927810/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29529539
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2018.02.030
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Sumario:INTRODUCTION: Rhabdomyomas are the most frequent cardiac tumors in children. Furthermore, they are often associated to tuberous sclerosis complex, an autosomal dominant neurocutaneous disorder characterized by tumor-like malformations that involve many organ systems. PRESENTATION OF THE CASE: We describe a rare ECG pattern in a severe case of neonatal tuberous sclerosis complex. DISCUSSION: In the presence of significant rhabdomyomatosis related to tuberous sclerosis, multiple clusters of rhabdomyoma-like cells can infiltrate the myocardium, with increased fibrosis areas. CONCLUSION: Considering the fact that rhabdomyomas often show spontaneous regression, close follow-up is sufficient in hemodynamically stable cases. Destruction of the conduction system, with arrhythmias as consequence, can be the presenting feature of diffuse rhabdomyomatosis.