A 9 year-old boy was admitted to the hospital with stomachache, vomiting and rash. Tachypnea, tachycardia, hypotension, gallop rhythm, and typical skin eruption of varicella were noted on the physical examination. An electrocardiogram showed ST depression and supraventricular tachycardia. Echocardiography revealed slight enlargement of the left ventricle with normal ejection fraction, but no valve regurgitation or pericardial effusion. Varicella zoster virus serum immunoglobulin M antibody was positive. The arrhythmia resolved with digoxin. He was discharged home without sequela.
Birincil Dil | İngilizce |
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Bölüm | Case Reports |
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Yayımlanma Tarihi | 7 Ocak 2015 |
Yayımlandığı Sayı | Yıl 2015 Cilt: 7 |