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Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis for this patient?
Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis for this patient?


 
|Explanation=The patient in this scenario presents with cardiac auscultatory findings suggestive of [[mitral stenosis]] (MS) due to [[rheumatic fever]] as a consequence of the repeated attacks of strep throat in conjunction with his medical history of unrepaired congenital [[atrial septal defect]] (ASD). The key auscultation findings indicative of MS include a loud [[S1]], an opening snap, and a mid-diastolic rumbling most audible at the apical region, which may be associated with murmurs of [[pulmonary regurgitation]] ([[Graham-Steell murmur]]). Ostium secundum ASD combined with an acquired [[mitral stenosis]] is referred to as [[Lutembacher's syndrome]].  
|Explanation=The patient in this scenario presents with cardiac auscultatory findings suggestive of [[mitral stenosis]] due to [[rheumatic fever]] as a consequence of the repeated attacks of strep throat in conjunction with his medical history of unrepaired congenital ASD. The constellation of a congenital ASD with an acquired [[mitral stenosis]] is known a [[Lutembacher's syndrome]]. The [[atrial septal defect]] is usually a specific type called a secundum atrial septal defect.  Some cases of iatrogenic Lutembacher’s syndrome have also been reported.  Treatment is by percutaneous transcathetar mitral commissurotomy (PTMC) using the Inoue balloon coupled with ASD closure using the Amplatzer atrial septal occluder.
 
Source: Lutembacher’s syndrome
http://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Lutembacher%27s_syndrome


|AnswerA=LEOPARD syndrome
|AnswerA=LEOPARD syndrome
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|RightAnswer=B
|RightAnswer=B
|WBRKeyword=Lutembacher's syndrome, ASD, mitral stenosis
|WBRKeyword=Lutembacher's syndrome, ASD, mitral stenosis
|References=[http://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Lutembacher%27s_syndrome Lutembacher’s syndrome]
|Approved=Yes
|Approved=Yes
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Revision as of 16:06, 2 July 2014

 
Author [[PageAuthor::Ayokunle Olubaniyi, M.B,B.S [1]]]
Exam Type ExamType::USMLE Step 1
Main Category MainCategory::Pathology
Sub Category SubCategory::Cardiology
Prompt [[Prompt::A 7-year-old male with a past medical history of congenital atrial septal defect presents to the ER with complaints of respiratory distress and chest pain of 2 weeks duration. Over the past 6 months he has been treated with penicillin for recurrent attacks of strep throat. Upon cardiac auscultation, you hear a loud S1, an opening snap, and a mid-diastolic rumble with pre-systolic accentuation. An electrocardiograph (EKG) reveals a right bundle branch block with a left ventricular hypertrophy.

Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis for this patient?]]

Answer A AnswerA::LEOPARD syndrome
Answer A Explanation [[AnswerAExp::In LEOPARD syndrome is a rare autosomal dominant, multisystemic disease caused by a mutation in the protein tyrosine phosphatase non-receptor type 11 gene. It primarily affects the skin, skeletal muscles and the cardiovascular system. The characteristic feature associated with the condition is presence of brown skin spots called lentigines.]]
Answer B AnswerB::Lutembacher’s syndrome
Answer B Explanation AnswerBExp::This involves the association of a congenital ASD with an acquired mitral stenosis.
Answer C AnswerC::Carvajal-Huerta syndrome
Answer C Explanation [[AnswerCExp::This is an autosomal recessive condition due to a defect in desmoplakin. Features include: striate palmoplantar keratoderma, woolly hair, and left ventricular dilated cardiomyopathy.]]
Answer D AnswerD::Hand-Schuller-Christian syndrome
Answer D Explanation [[AnswerDExp::Hand–Schüller–Christian disease is associated with multifocal Langerhans cell histiocytosis. Features include a triad of exophthalmos, lytic bone lesions (often in the skull), and diabetes insipidus.]]
Answer E AnswerE::Yunis-Varon syndrome
Answer E Explanation [[AnswerEExp::Yunis-Varon syndrome (YVS) is an extremely rare autosomal recessive multisystem congenital disorder which affects the skeletal system, ectodermal tissue and cardiorespiratory systems. Features include: growth retardation, bone abnormalities, respiratory problems.]]
Right Answer RightAnswer::B
Explanation [[Explanation::The patient in this scenario presents with cardiac auscultatory findings suggestive of mitral stenosis (MS) due to rheumatic fever as a consequence of the repeated attacks of strep throat in conjunction with his medical history of unrepaired congenital atrial septal defect (ASD). The key auscultation findings indicative of MS include a loud S1, an opening snap, and a mid-diastolic rumbling most audible at the apical region, which may be associated with murmurs of pulmonary regurgitation (Graham-Steell murmur). Ostium secundum ASD combined with an acquired mitral stenosis is referred to as Lutembacher's syndrome.

Educational Objective:
References: Lutembacher’s syndrome]]

Approved Approved::Yes
Keyword WBRKeyword::Lutembacher's syndrome, WBRKeyword::ASD, WBRKeyword::mitral stenosis
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