What is in N A M E?

J Assoc Physicians India. 2012 Aug:60:50-2.

Abstract

An interesting and rare case of name syndrome is reported here. A young patient presented with stroke (left side hemiperesis due to cardiac embolic stroke) and cutaneous lesions. Further investigations revealed that left atrial myxoma was the cause of cardioembolic stroke. Skin lesions were also present which included, nevi, ephelides and neurofibroma hence diagnosis of "NAME SYNDROME" was made.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy
  • Carney Complex / diagnosis*
  • Carney Complex / surgery
  • Echocardiography
  • Female
  • Heart Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Heart Neoplasms / surgery
  • Humans
  • Myxoma / complications
  • Myxoma / diagnosis*
  • Myxoma / surgery
  • Paresis / complications
  • Stroke / etiology
  • Treatment Outcome