| Complete heart block in a patient with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia: teicoplanin as a possible cause and review of literature. | |
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PMID: 23278346 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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What is known and Objective: Teicoplanin is a glycopeptide antibiotic used against documented or presumed methicillin-resistant infections. We report a 31-month-old boy with acute lymphocytic leukaemia who developed permanent complete atrioventricular block (CAVB) necessitating pacemaker insertion after receiving teicoplanin for Staphylococcus epidermidis bacteremia. Case summary: Clinical assessment of the child revealed febrile neutropenia. After thorough assessment and work-up, the patient was started on teicoplanin intravenously after which he had sudden onset of bradycardia. Electrocardiography showed CAVB that eventually required permanent pacemaker insertion. Twenty-nine months from the incident, the patient is doing well. What is new and Conclusion: We report on a case of teicoplanin-associated CAVB in a child with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). This is one of only two similar cases reported in the literature. Teicoplanin remains the most probable cause. The use of teicoplanin should be approached cautiously in the setting of immunosuppression. Whether VZV contributed and teicoplanin triggered remains speculative. Physicians should be aware of this possible complication. |
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Authors:
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A Sharif-Yakan; M Arabi; U M Musharrafieh; F F Bitar; R Saab; M R Abboud; S Muwakkit |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2012-12-28 |
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Title: Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics Volume: - ISSN: 1365-2710 ISO Abbreviation: J Clin Pharm Ther Publication Date: 2012 Dec |
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Created Date: 2013-1-2 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8704308 Medline TA: J Clin Pharm Ther Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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© 2012 Blackwell Publishing Ltd. |
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Department of Pediatrics, Children's Cancer Center of Lebanon Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics Department of Family Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon. |
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