Open AccessSudden death due to fulminant lymphocytic myocarditis with atypical prodromal symptoms
Author(s) -
Sacco Matteo Antonio,
Abenavoli Ludovico,
Cordasco Fabrizio,
Galassi Francesco Maria,
Varotto Elena,
Ricci Pietrantonio,
Aquila Isabella
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.5983
Subject(s) - medicine , myocarditis , fulminant , autopsy , lymphocytic infiltration , joint pain , sudden death , pathology
Diagnosis of myocarditis is complex because it is not always preceded by clear symptoms. We report the case of a woman who died suddenly. Autopsy and histopathological investigations revealed a lymphocytic myocarditis. Clinical history showed the patient went to the hospital some days before for joint pain and low‐grade fever.
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