Two cases of myocarditis appearing during ACTH therapy for infantile spasms

We experienced two cases of myocarditis occurring during ACTH therapy for infantile spasms. Myocarditis cases occurred during the reduction of ACTH doses, and viral infection was suspected. Steroid replacement therapy was effective in the both cases. It is important to consider that ACTH therapy for...

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Published inNo to hattatsu Vol. 23; no. 5; p. 486
Main Authors Urashima, M, Akashi, M, Kawame, F, Ochiai, Y, Yamazaki, Y, Tsuzura, S
Format Journal Article
LanguageJapanese
Published Japan 01.09.1991
Subjects
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone - adverse effects
Female
Humans
Infant
Male
Myocarditis - etiology
Spasms, Infantile - drug therapy
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Summary:We experienced two cases of myocarditis occurring during ACTH therapy for infantile spasms. Myocarditis cases occurred during the reduction of ACTH doses, and viral infection was suspected. Steroid replacement therapy was effective in the both cases. It is important to consider that ACTH therapy for infantile spasms could sometimes lead to severe myocarditis.
ISSN:0029-0831
DOI:10.11251/ojjscn1969.23.486