Seven-Year-Old Fights Back Against Rare Autoimmune Disease

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Wegener’s Granulomatosis, a rare disease that is 1 in 10,00,000 children Wegener’s Granulomatosis, a rare disease that is 1 in 10,00,000 children.

Bangalore, December 26, 2024:  A 7-year-old girl was admitted to Aster CMI Hospital with alarming breathlessness and significant pallor. A detailed medical evaluation revealed a rare, life-threatening autoimmune condition, Wegener's Granulomatosis (now known as Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis or GPA), which causes spontaneous bleeding in the lungs, leading to acute respiratory failure.

Due to the severity of her condition, the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) team, in collaboration with the ECMO team, ECMO is a complex and high-risk procedure, particularly for a child of this age, but with the parents' consent, it was deemed necessary to stabilize the heart and lung function.

"As a team, we understood the extraordinary challenges posed by her condition, which was compounded by her young age. ECMO was our best option to support her vital functions and give her a fighting chance," said Dr. Arun V, Lead Consultant for ECMO. "The journey has been challenging, but her resilience and the collective expertise of our team have brought us to this remarkable recovery."

The treatment progressed, complications arose due to prolonged ventilation, which included severe sepsis and the need for tracheostomy care. The MICU team, managed the pulmonary hemorrhage, acute ventilatory crisis, and kidney injury that were part of the illness, working tirelessly to keep the child stable. To address the underlying autoimmune disease, the child was started on immunomodulation and plasmapheresis, which helped in controlling the disease's progression. Over time, and with the support of ECMO, the child's condition improved, and she began to respond positively to the treatment.

"The courage and determination shown by this little girl are truly inspiring. It has been a privilege to witness her incredible progress," said Dr. Karthik Arigela, Consultant in Pediatrics and PICU. "This case highlights how cutting-edge technology combined with skilled multidisciplinary care can lead to life-saving outcomes."

The child is now on the road to recovery and is preparing for discharge. While she will require ongoing oxygen therapy at home, her story exemplifies the extraordinary possibilities of modern medicine.



The patient's recovery is an indication of the coordinated efforts of the multidisciplinary team of doctors at Aster CMI Hospital. This successful case further reinforces our dedication to pushing the boundaries of medical science and providing the best possible outcomes for our patients, said Mr. SGS Lakshmanan, COO of Aster CMI Hospital.”

Aster CMI Hospital continues to be a pioneer in offering advanced medical treatments and remains dedicated to providing exceptional care to its patients.


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ASTER DM HEALTHCARE

Aster DM Healthcare Limited is one of the largest private healthcare service providers operating in GCC and in India. With an inherent emphasis on clinical excellence, we are one of the few entities in the world with a strong presence across primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary healthcare through our 30 hospitals, 121 clinics, 459* pharmacies, 19 labs and 140 patient experience centers in seven countries, including India. We have over 28,400 plus dedicated staff including 3,622 doctors and 8,095 nurses across the geographies that we are present in, delivering a simple yet strong promise to our different stakeholders: “We’ll treat you well.” We reach out to all economic segments in the GCC states through our differentiated healthcare services across the “Aster”, “Med care” and “Access” brands.

* Including 214 Pharmacies in India operated by Alfaone Retail Pharmacies Private Limited under brand license from Aster.

 

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