[Niemann-Pick disease, type A and subendocardial fibroelastosis]

An Esp Pediatr. 1986 Apr;24(4):246-9.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Presentation of a case of Niemann-Pick disease type A diagnosed by clinic, enzymatic analysis of leucocytic cells and the liver and presence of foamy cells widely distributed throughout the body. This case presents peculiarity of being associated to an endocardial fibroelastosis which is very infrequent.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Endocardial Fibroelastosis / complications*
  • Female
  • Hepatomegaly / pathology
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Niemann-Pick Diseases / complications*
  • Niemann-Pick Diseases / diagnosis
  • Niemann-Pick Diseases / pathology