Rapid reversal of dilated cardiomyopathy following removal of neuroblastoma

Reported is a child with dilated cardiomyopathy, in whom medical therapy resulted in a mild improvement of cardiac function. Metabolic studies suggested the presence of a catecholamine-secreting tumour; and an adrenal neuroblastoma was identified and surgically removed. Following surgery, there was...

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Published inCardiology in the young Vol. 9; no. 5; p. 519
Main Authors Rosti, L, Festa, P, Corbetta, C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.09.1999
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Adrenal Gland Neoplasms - complications
Adrenal Gland Neoplasms - surgery
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated - etiology
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated - therapy
Child, Preschool
Female
Humans
Neuroblastoma - complications
Neuroblastoma - surgery
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Summary:Reported is a child with dilated cardiomyopathy, in whom medical therapy resulted in a mild improvement of cardiac function. Metabolic studies suggested the presence of a catecholamine-secreting tumour; and an adrenal neuroblastoma was identified and surgically removed. Following surgery, there was progressive and complete normalization of cardiac function. Although very rare, neurogenic tumours may be involved in the development of a dilated cardiomyopathy in the infant and child.
ISSN:1047-9511
DOI:10.1017/S1047951100005473