An unusual form of Naxos disease and its improvement by adjuvant low-dose colchicine therapy

Gultekin N., Kucukates E.

ACTA CARDIOLOGICA, cilt.68, sa.4, ss.433-437, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 68 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2013
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1080/ac.68.4.2988900
  • Dergi Adı: ACTA CARDIOLOGICA
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.433-437
  • İstanbul Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

We evaluated a female patient with an unusual form of Naxos disease, who presented with central cyanosis and clubbing, simulating congenital heart disease. Adjuvant low-dose colchicine therapy (0.5 mg once daily) showed positive effects and has been continued for six months. Colchicine has anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic properties. It inhibits mitosis by disrupting tubulin assembly and enhances cellular apoptosis. Follow-up showed improvement in the patient's clinical status, with a dramatic disappearance of the electrical storm and reductions in cyanosis and palmoplantar hyperkeratosis. Low-dose colchicine may be safe and effective in patients with Naxos disease and may reduce related complications.