Late Presentation of Coarctation of the Aorta in an 11-Year-Old Male Child: A Case Study
Mohamed Elmatboly1* and Ahmed Elmelhat2
1Pediatric specialist, Gargash hospital, Dubai, UAE.
2NICU/Pediatric specialist, HMS Mirdif hospital, Dubai, UAE.
*Corresponding Author: Dr. Mohamed Elmatboly, Pediatric specialist, Gargash hospital, Dubai, UAE.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58624/SVOAPD.2024.03.066
Received: May 05, 2023 Published: May 28, 2024
Abstract
Introduction: Coarctation of the aorta is a condition characterized by a narrowed segment of the aorta due to thickening of the artery wall. This case study highlights the late diagnosis of coarctation of the aorta in an 11-year-old male child who presented with symptoms initially suggestive of a respiratory infection.
Case study: An 11-year-old male presented to the outpatient department with chief complaints of fever, cough, and poor appetite. He developed two episodes of epistaxis and hypertension with soft systolic murmur. Echocardiography showed severe coarctation of the aorta.
Discussion: Coarctation of the aorta is a relatively common congenital heart defect that can remain asymptomatic until later in childhood or adulthood. It is the seventh most common type of CHD. The delay in the diagnosis of coarctation of the aorta underscores the challenges of recognizing cardiac anomalies in pediatric patients presenting with nonspecific complaints.
Conclusion: Healthcare providers must remain vigilant and thorough in their assessment to prevent late diagnoses and associated complications in pediatric patients.
Keywords: Coarctation, Aorta, Blood pressure, Congenital, Heart, Cardiac
Citation: Mohamed E, Ahmed E. Late Presentation of Coarctation of the Aorta in an 11-Year-Old Male Child: A Case Study. SVOA Paediatrics 2024, 3:3, 57-60.