Cerebral and coronary embolization of a valvular tumor

Pediatric Cardiology
C C MullR J Scarfone

Abstract

Stroke and myocardial infarction are not commonly seen in children; the occurrence of both conditions in the same well child is unusual. Undifferentiated cardiac tumors are rarely encountered in the pediatric population. We present a case of stroke and myocardial infarction as a consequence of an undifferentiated valvular tumor in a previously healthy child. This case emphasizes the critical importance of serial clinical examinations as part of a complete stroke workup. It suggests the need for additional research on the use of thrombolytic therapy for pediatric cerebral and myocardial infarction and stresses individualization of cardiac tumor treatment plans.

Citations

Oct 25, 2008·The Journal of Emergency Medicine·Czarina J Roxas, Anthony J Weekes
Oct 18, 2014·World Journal for Pediatric & Congenital Heart Surgery·Amanda L EilersS Adil Husain

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