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ArticleCureus2024

Recurrent Syncope Unveiling Pulmonary Hypertension Secondary to Pulmonary Artery Thrombi in a Pediatric Patient.

Dina AlkhateebAltamimi, Karim Khalidi, Rima Khasawneh, Abdulhadi Alzaben, Khaled Salaymeh

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Dina AlkhateebAltamimiPediatrics, Al Khalidi Hospital, Amman, JOR.
Karim KhalidiInterventional Radiology, Al Khalidi Hospital, Amman, JOR.
Rima KhasawnehPediatric Rheumatology, Yarmouk University, Amman, JOR.
Abdulhadi AlzabenPediatric Oncology, Al Khalidi Hospital, Amman, JOR.
Khaled SalaymehPediatric Cardiology, Al Khalidi Hospital, Amman, JOR.

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Abstract

We present a case of a nine-year-old female patient who presented with recurrent syncope and was ultimately diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension (PH) secondary to pulmonary artery thrombi in the context of anti-phospholipid syndrome (APS). Extensive investigations including imaging studies revealed PH. Thromboembolic workup confirmed multiple pulmonary artery thrombi, and anti-phospholipid antibody testing confirmed APS. The patient received anticoagulation therapy tailored to APS management. Follow-up assessments demonstrated significant improvement in PH leading to cessation of syncope episodes. In this case, we underscore the importance of considering rare causes of syncope in the pediatric age group, particularly autoimmune disorders. Timely recognition and appropriate management are crucial for favorable outcomes in such cases. This report contributes to understanding the diverse clinical presentations of APS and emphasizes the need for a comprehensive diagnostic approach in patients with unexplained syncope.

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anti-phospholipid antibodiesanti-phospholipid syndromepulmonary artery thrombosispulmonary embolipulmonary hypertension

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