Cardiomyopathy and myocarditis in children.
Five cases of postmyocarditic change with clinical profiles of cardiomyopathy in children are described. Some cases with a history of acute myocarditis show postmyocarditic hypertrophy, which may be related to certain immunologic processes. Others with no apparent clinical history of acute myocarditis present with a clinical picture of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and show improvement. Based on long-term observation, these cases are considered to represent postmyocarditic hypertrophy. Long-term follow-up with full laboratory examination, including endomyocardial biopsy is considered necessary in establishing the final diagnosis.
D000208:Acute Disease; D006332:Cardiomegaly / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D002312:Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009205:Myocarditis / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D009206:Myocardium / Q000473:pathology