Cerebral and coronary embolization of a valvular tumor

Pediatr Cardiol. 2002 Jan-Feb;23(1):71-3. doi: 10.1007/s00246-001-0017-z. Epub 2002 Feb 19.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anticoagulants / therapeutic use
  • Child
  • Electrocardiography
  • Female
  • Heart Neoplasms / complications*
  • Heart Neoplasms / surgery
  • Heparin / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Intracranial Embolism / etiology*
  • Mitral Valve*
  • Myocardial Infarction / drug therapy
  • Myocardial Infarction / etiology*
  • Stroke / etiology

Substances

  • Anticoagulants
  • Heparin