Epistaxis as the initial presentation in a case of rheumatic heart disease

Epistaxis as the initial presentation in a case of rheumatic heart disease

Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) remains prevalent in developing nations and shows varied presentations, causing diagnostic challenge. Here, we report a case of RHD in a 13-year-old boy who presented with recurrent epistaxis as the initial symptom. On detailed work-up, echocardiography revealed the inc...

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Main Authors: Monika Pathania, Vyas Kumar Rathaur, Archana James Pattupara, Swati Arya, Shashank Bansal, Nidhi Kaeley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
Subjects:
Aortic regurgitation
mitral regurgitation
rheumatic epistaxis
valvular heart disease
Online Access:http://www.jfmpc.com/article.asp?issn=2249-4863;year=2018;volume=7;issue=5;spage=1136;epage=1138;aulast=Pathania

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