A pediatric case report on arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia

Abstract

It is important for pediatric cardiologists to remember arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (ARVD) in the differential diagnosis of syncope in the pediatric population. Although the prevalence of ARVD is estimated to be relatively low and the true incidence is unknown, there are several characteristic findings that can be obtained by noninvasive modalities such as ECG, echocardiogram, and MRI that can lead to a diagnosis despite a nonspecific clinical presentation. We examined the diagnostic steps and current treatment and preventive options in a child with ARVD to highlight these features for clinicians who often evaluate children with syncope.