Non-compaction cardiomyopathy and visceral leishmaniasis: uncommon combination with therapeutic challenges in a resource limited-setting

Abstract

Non-compaction cardiomyopathy (NCCM) or spongy myocardium is a rare type of congenital cardiomyopathy. Visceral leishmaniasis is a protozoal disease caused by Leishmania donovani and transmitted by the bite of female sand-fly species of Phlebotomus argentipes, which is common in tropical areas like Sudan. We report a 6-year-old female, presented with a fever of unknown origin, weight loss, anemia that necessitated multiple blood transfusions and had hepatosplenomegaly. Developed heart failure later on admission the current case narrates an unusual combination of diseases with therapeutic challenges in a resource-limited setting.