Thrombus in the left ventricle of a child with systemic emboli: an unusual presentation of hereditary protein C deficiency.
We present a case of left ventricular thrombus in a child with a normal functioning left ventricle. The diagnosis was made by 2-dimensional echocardiography after 2 episodes of systemic emboli. Hereditary protein C deficiency diagnosed in the patient provides the probable pathogenesis of the thrombus formation. Systemic emboli necessitates cardiac examination, and in cases of unusual thrombi, hereditary or acquired thrombophilic risk factors should be considered.
Matitiau
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Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Kaplan Hospital, Rehovot, Israel 76100. mati135@netvision.net.il
Tabachnik
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Sthoeger
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Birk
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D002675:Child, Preschool; D004452:Echocardiography; D005260:Female; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006352:Heart Ventricles / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D020151:Protein C Deficiency / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*