Article
Cardiofaciocutaneous syndrome with KRAS gene mutation presenting as chylopericardium.
American journal of medical genetics. Part A - 1 Mar 2020
Akahoshi Shogo, Hirano Akinori, Nagamine Hiroki, Miura Masaru
Abstract excerpt
A 12-year-old female patient with cardiofaciocutaneous syndrome in the presence of a KRAS gene mutation had episodes of pericardial effusion on ultrasound, later confirmed to be chylopericardium, which resolved after a lymphangiography. We discussed herein the pathophysiological background of this rare case and the efficacy of lymphangiography in the treatment of chylopericardium.
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.