Case report of Takotsubo syndrome following seizures in a patient with pyruvate carboxylase deficiency.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Takotsubo syndrome (TS) is defined as transient left ventricular dysfunction, which is often related to an emotional or physically stressful event. We describe a case of TS in a lady with pyruvate carboxylase deficiency (PCD). Pyruvate carboxylase deficiency is rare condition with the majority of those affected demonstrating signs of failure to thrive, recurrent seizures, and metabolic acidosis. To our knowledge, this is the first documented case of TS in an individual with PCD.

Case summary

This 28-year-old female presented to the emergency department after a tonic-clonic seizure. For 4 days prior to the presentation, she had been suffering from cough and pyrexia. On Day 2, she developed abdominal pain associated with tachycardia and hypotension, and an elevated

SUBMITTER: Sahdev N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8183661 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature