Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome: a masquerading clinical condition in an 8-year-old Nigerian girl
WPW syndrome remains a diagnostic challenge in paediatric populations, where it can masquerade varying diseases, resulting in misdiagnosis. This case underscores the importance of a high index of suspicion for cardiac arrhythmias in children presenting with unexplained recurrent symptoms. Early recognition and appropriate intervention are crucial in preventing life-threatening complications associated with WPW syndrome. Increased awareness among healthcare providers can lead to improved diagnostic accuracy and better patient outcomes.
Authors
- SBA Oseni
- Olayinka A. Otetubi
- JAO Okeniyi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9492-5263)
- Oluwadare Ogunlade (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4276-9374)
- Oluwatosin Eunice Olorunmoteni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8561-9918)
- Babajide Adeyefa
- Samson Afolabi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3577-0625)
- Emmanuel Folami
- O T Bamigboye-Taiwo
- F A Olagunju
- Aanuoluwapo Adeyimika Afolabi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-3282-0015)
- OA Bayode
- OO Bobo
Institutions
- Osun State University (NG)
- Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital (NG)
- Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (NG)
- Obafemi Awolowo University (NG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
- Published
- 2025-10-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-025-05246-x
- Primary Topic
- Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00