Publication Date
12-1-2023
Journal
Cureus
DOI
10.7759/cureus.50341
PMID
38205461
PMCID
PMC10777333
PubMedCentral® Posted Date
12-11-2023
PubMedCentral® Full Text Version
Post-print
Published Open-Access
yes
Keywords
rohhad, neural crest tumor, autonomic dysregulation syndrome, hypothalamic dysfunction, rapid-onset obesity with hypoventilation
Abstract
Rapid-onset obesity with hypothalamic dysfunction, hypoventilation, and autonomic dysregulation (ROHHAD) syndrome is a rare disease of concurrent respiratory dysfunction and autonomic dysregulation with endocrine abnormalities. ROHHADNET includes ROHHAD plus coexisting neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). We describe an eight-year-old boy, who originally presented at four years of age with rapid weight gain and hyperhidrosis and who developed mild obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). His clinical course was eventually complicated by hypoxic respiratory failure requiring admission to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). Echocardiogram at that time demonstrated dilated cardiomyopathy left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of 28% at time of admission. His respiratory failure persisted despite average volume-assured pressure support (AVAPS) around the clock leading to tracheostomy placement for cardiopulmonary support. He also demonstrated autonomic instability with multiple pituitary hormone deficiencies. Computed tomography (CT) imaging of the abdomen and pelvis demonstrated a presacral soft tissue mass consistent with a tumor of neural crest origin. Daytime somnolence and confusion progressed and a low cerebrospinal fluid hypocretin level revealed a diagnosis of narcolepsy type 1.
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