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01-05-2008 | Case Report

Kearns-Sayre Syndrome Presenting as Complete Heart Block

Authors: Sanjay Chawla, Jorida Coku, Thomas Forbes, Sujatha Kannan

Published in: Pediatric Cardiology | Issue 3/2008

Abstract

Kearns-Sayre syndrome (KSS) is a rare mitochondrial disorder characterized by large-scale deletions of mitochondrial DNA. Neuromuscular and cardiac conduction systems are most commonly involved in these patients. Here, we discuss a 10-year-old patient with diabetes mellitus who presented in complete heart block leading to the diagnosis of KSS. The cardiovascular complications of this syndrome are reviewed and discussed.

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Title: Kearns-Sayre Syndrome Presenting as Complete Heart Block
Authors: Sanjay Chawla
Jorida Coku
Thomas Forbes
Sujatha Kannan
Publication date: 01-05-2008
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Pediatric Cardiology / Issue 3/2008
Print ISSN: 0172-0643
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1971
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00246-007-9040-z

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