Pandas: A Rare Case Report
Journal: International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) (Vol.5, No. 2)Publication Date: 2016-02-01
Authors : Y. Kulkarni; R. Warkari;
Page : 148-149
Keywords : Acute onset; early adolescence; PANDAS; PANS; repetitive behavior; rheumatic heart disease;
Abstract
PANDAS, also labelled as PANS, is a pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder due to streptococcal infection. Although it affects 1 in 1000 children, cases reported in Indian context are relatively few because of lack of awareness about the syndrome amongst clinicians. We report here a case of a 13 years old male from a rural area presenting to us with an acute onset of repetitive behavior following a febrile illness 2 months prior. Investigations confirmed rheumatic valvular heart disease. A diagnosis of PANDAS was made and treatment was started. The patient responded to treatment and gained symptomatic relief. Timely intervention and high index of suspicion towards a pediatric febrile illness can help to reduce the morbidity associated with this neuropsychiatric disorder.
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