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Reversible cardiomyopathy caused by an uncommon form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia
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Reversible cardiomyopathy caused by an uncommon form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia

A S Al Jarallah
Pediatric cardiology, Vol.25(6), pp.675-676
12/2004
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00246-003-0612-2
PMID: 15136908

Abstract

Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital - complications Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital - drug therapy Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital - enzymology Anti-Inflammatory Agents - therapeutic use Cardiomyopathy, Dilated - drug therapy Cardiomyopathy, Dilated - etiology Child, Preschool Humans Hydrocortisone - therapeutic use Male Steroid 11-beta-Hydroxylase - metabolism
A child with 11, beta-hydroxylase deficiency, an unusual variant of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, presented with dilated cardiomyopathy. Congestive heart failure and dilatation of ventricles resolved with hydrocortisone replacement therapy. This case highlights the importance of complete history and physical examination of children with dilated cardiomyopathy.

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