[From myxomas of the skin to LVAD implantation : A 28-year-old female patient with Carney complex]

Internist (Berl). 2016 Sep;57(9):927-33. doi: 10.1007/s00108-016-0093-z.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Multiple skin lesions, endocrine dysfunction and cardiac myxomas are characteristic symptoms of Carney complex. This case report gives an overview about the major and minor criteria of Carney complex and presents the course of a female patient who developed severe cardiac insufficiency with multiple organ failure because of recurring heart operations leading to implantation of a left ventricular assist device (LVAD).

Keywords: Adrenocortical hyperplasia; Cushing disease; Major criteria; Minor criteria; Skin tumors.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures / adverse effects*
  • Carney Complex / complications
  • Carney Complex / surgery*
  • Female
  • Heart Failure / etiology*
  • Heart Failure / prevention & control*
  • Heart-Assist Devices*
  • Humans
  • Multiple Organ Failure / etiology*
  • Multiple Organ Failure / prevention & control
  • Prosthesis Implantation
  • Treatment Outcome