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J. Robert Beshear, MD; J. Owen Hendley, MD

Am J Dis Child. 1973;125(4):599-600.

Abstract
A child with visceral larva migrans (VLM) syndrome had severe pneumonitis leading to respiratory arrest. A dramatic response followed the institution of corticosteroid therapy and mechanical ventilation. Since corticosteroids may be lifesaving, their use early in the treatment of VLM syndrome with severe respiratory involvement should be considered.

Author Affiliations
Charlottesville, Va

From the Department of Pediatrics, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville.

Footnotes
Received for publication Oct 18, 1972; accepted Dec 7.

Reprint requests to Department of Pediatrics, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville 22901 (Dr. Hendley).

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