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Unusual coexistence of restrictive heart disease and Kallmann syndrome: a case report

Authors :
Ghali Bennani
Soukaina Zahri
Mohamed Khaldi
Ghali Benouna
Abdenasser Drighil
Rachida Habbal
Source :
The Egyptian Heart Journal, Vol 76, Iss 1, Pp 1-5 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
SpringerOpen, 2024.

Abstract

Abstract Background Kallmann–Morsier syndrome is a rare disease characterized by the association of congenital gonadotropic deficiency and anosmia or hyposmia. The cardiac manifestations associated with this syndrome are little known. Through this case, we will characterize the cardiac involvement of this disease in the light of what is already described in the literature. Case presentation We report the case of a young patient who presented with a picture of cardiac decompensation revealing restrictive heart disease. In her exploration, she was found to have primary amenorrhea, leading to the diagnosis of Kallmann syndrome. Medical treatment was optimized for the management of her cardiac decompensation as well as hormonal replacement treatment for her delayed puberty and growth. Conclusions Cardiac manifestations in Kallmann–Morsier syndrome are few reported in the literature, and restrictive heart disease is uncommon with no cases report till now. This association suggests a possible common genetic origin that should be explored in the future.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2090911X
Volume :
76
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
The Egyptian Heart Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.72cbaacb19459cad20f5dc9a9f89a1
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1186/s43044-024-00479-1