Case report of eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangitis presenting as acute myocarditis. Issue 10 (11th October 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Björkenstam, Marie; Bobbio, Emanuele; Mellberg, Tomas; Polte, Christian L.; Bergh, Niklas; Giallauria, Francesco; Bollano, Entela
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 10:Issue 10(2022)
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• Publication Date: 2022-10-11
• Subjects: cardiac magnetic resonance imaging -- cardiomyopathy -- case report -- EGPA -- endomyocardial biopsy -- eosinophilic myocarditis -- eosinophils -- myocarditis; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.6446
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Abstract: This case presents a challenging diagnosis of EGPA presenting as eosinophilic myocarditis. It is a condition that can mimic many other diseases and where prompt diagnosis and early treatment is essential for recovery. The diagnosis was made after an endomyocardial biopsy (EMB) and showed the importance of EMB in the diagnostic work‐up. Abstract : Eosinophilic myocarditis is a challenging diagnosis and can present as a spectrum raging from asymptomatic myocarditis to acute necrotizing myocarditis. In this case, it mimicked both myocardial infarction and amyloidosis. Clinicians should be aware of the importance of endomyocardial biopsy in the diagnostic work‐up.