[Constrictive pericarditis in children under 2 years of age].
Two cases of constrictive pericarditis, in children under 2 years of age, of non-tuberculosis aetiology, diagnosed from June 97 to May 98 are reported. This entity is rare in paediatrics and it may progress to severe condition. Surgical treatment has a low risk and is generally associated with good prognosis. Aetiology, clinic presentation, differential diagnosis with restrictive cardiomyopathy and treatment are discussed.
Silva
Lia
L
Unidade Cardiologia Pediátrica, HSM, Serviço Cardiologia Pediátrica, Hospital de Santa Cruz.
Anjos
Rui
R
Martins
Fernando Maymone
FM
Telo
Margarida
M
D002313:Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D010494:Pericarditis, Constrictive / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy