Reversible left ventricular noncompaction caused by hypertensive hydrocephalus: a pediatric case report

Left Ventricular Non-compaction in a 40-Year-Old Male With Congenital Hydrocephalus

Left ventricular non-compaction (LVNC) is a rare type of cardiomyopathy resulting from ineffective embryogenesis and is typically recognized shortly after birth. Here, we report a case of LVNC in a 40-year-old male with a history of congenital hydrocephalus who presented in overt heart failure. To date, there have been few reported cases of LVNC associated with hydrocephalus in the pediatric population and the pathophysiology is poorly understood. This nonclassical presentation of LVNC illustrates a rare cause of heart failure that may be related to hydrocephalus. Recognition of LVNC and further elucidating its association with hydrocephalus is crucial for identifying risk factors of LVNC and preventing its progression to heart failure.