Acute Cardiac Failure due to Intra-Atrial Mass Caused by Zygomycetes in an Immunocompromised Paediatric Patient
Joint Authors
Gidding, C. E. M.
Warris, A.
Duthoi, K.
Verlaat, C. M. W.
Verweij, P. E.
Backx, A. P. C.
van de Glind, G. J.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-07-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Cardiac zygomycosis can be a critical condition with sudden onset of severe congestive heart failure followed by severe hemodynamic deterioration.
We report a fatal course of disseminated fungal infection with a massive intra-atrial thrombosis caused by a zygomycete, in a five year old boy treated for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.
In addition, we discuss the literature concerning infections caused by zygomycetes involving the heart.
Prognosis is poor.
A high index of suspicion and an aggressive diagnostic and therapeutic approach with the prompt start of preemptive antifungal therapy are key factors to improve outcome.
American Psychological Association (APA)
van de Glind, G. J.& Gidding, C. E. M.& Verlaat, C. M. W.& Duthoi, K.& Backx, A. P. C.& Verweij, P. E.…[et al.]. 2010. Acute Cardiac Failure due to Intra-Atrial Mass Caused by Zygomycetes in an Immunocompromised Paediatric Patient. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
van de Glind, G. J.…[et al.]. Acute Cardiac Failure due to Intra-Atrial Mass Caused by Zygomycetes in an Immunocompromised Paediatric Patient. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
van de Glind, G. J.& Gidding, C. E. M.& Verlaat, C. M. W.& Duthoi, K.& Backx, A. P. C.& Verweij, P. E.…[et al.]. Acute Cardiac Failure due to Intra-Atrial Mass Caused by Zygomycetes in an Immunocompromised Paediatric Patient. Case Reports in Medicine. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-5.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-456664
