| Acute Cardiac Failure due to Intra-Atrial Mass Caused by Zygomycetes in an Immunocompromised Paediatric Patient. | |
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PMID: 20671981 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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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. |
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Authors:
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G J van de Glind; C E M Gidding; C M W Verlaat; K Duthoi; A P C Backx; P E Verweij; A Warris |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2010-07-04 |
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Title: Case reports in medicine Volume: 2010 ISSN: 1687-9635 ISO Abbreviation: Case Report Med Publication Date: 2010 |
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Created Date: 2010-07-30 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101512910 Medline TA: Case Report Med Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 241791 Citation Subset: - |
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Department of Pediatrics, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, P.O. Box 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands. |
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