Reversible cardiomyopathy caused by an uncommon form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
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.
Al Jarallah
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Department of Pediatrics, King Khalid University Hospital, P.O. Box 2925, Riyadh, 11461, Saudi Arabia. jarallah@mailzone.com
D000312:Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000201:enzymology; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002311:Cardiomyopathy, Dilated / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D013252:Steroid 11-beta-Hydroxylase / Q000378:metabolism
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D013252:Steroid 11-beta-Hydroxylase; D006854:Hydrocortisone