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Right ventricular aneurysm caused by acute myocarditis.
S Inoue1, Y Murakami, T Shimada
1Fourth Department of Internal Medicine, Shimane Medical University, Shimane, Japan.
The Canadian Journal of Cardiology
|September 9, 2000
Summary
This report details the first case of right ventricular aneurysm secondary to acute myocarditis. Surgical repair was successful, confirming myocardial inflammation and fibrosis.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Pathology
Background:
- Acute myocarditis can lead to various cardiac complications.
- Right ventricular aneurysm is a rare sequela.
Observation:
- A patient presented with a newly diagnosed right ventricular aneurysm.
- Imaging revealed inflammation in the apical region surrounding the aneurysm.
Findings:
- Gallium-67 uptake and gadolinium-enhanced MRI indicated transmural myocardial inflammation.
- Biopsy confirmed replacement fibrosis and inflammatory infiltrate in the right ventricular myocardium.
Implications:
- This case highlights acute myocarditis as a cause of right ventricular aneurysm.
- Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for managing this rare condition.