Abstract
Despite improvements in socio-economic status and the standard of health care services, rheumatic fever continuous to occur in Saudi Arabia, although with decreasing frequency. The disease is most commonly observed in school-aged children, but can also occur in a younger age group. Carditis and arthritis are the major clinical symptoms on presentation of acute rheumatic fever in young children. Rheumatic chorea is infrequently reported in young children. Here, a case of Sydenham chorea, in a 5-year-old boy, is presented. Although rare, the diagnosis of Sydenham chorea should always be considered in young children with choreiform movements.
Article Type
Case Report
First Page
236
Last Page
237
Recommended Citation
Lardhi, Amer A.
(2014)
"Sydenham chorea in a 5-year-old Saudi patient,"
Neurosciences: Vol. 19:
Iss.
3, Article 12.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17712/1658-3183.2090