Abstract:We report the case of an 18-year-old white male complaining of sporadic episodes of dyspnea. The patient reported that one week earlier, edema in the lower limbs appeared and progressively extended to the abdomen and upper limbs. The patient also reported that on the day before he had experienced dyspnea. He then sought medical assistance and was hospitalized. The patient denied any pathologic antecedent and the use of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs.On physical examination, the patient was cyanotic (++/4). His re… Show more
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