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Pacemaker lead erosion simulating "Loch Ness Monster": conservative management.

Naveen Garg¹, Nagaraja Moorthy

¹Department of Cardiology, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India. navgarg@sgpgi.ac.in

Asian Cardiovascular & Thoracic Annals

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This study details a rare case of delayed pacemaker lead erosion, resembling the "Loch Ness Monster" due to new skin growth. The condition was successfully treated with conservative surgical reinsertion.

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Area of Science:

Cardiology
Medical Case Reports
Surgical Innovation

Background:

Pacemaker pocket and lead erosions typically result from mechanical stress or infection.
Understanding the etiology of pacemaker complications is crucial for patient management.

Observation:

An unusual case of delayed pacemaker lead erosion presented with a portion of the pacing lead extruding.
The erosion featured distinct entry and exit points, with intervening skin growth, creating a unique "Loch Ness Monster" appearance.

Findings:

The case highlights a rare, delayed presentation of pacemaker lead erosion.
Conservative management involving surgical reinsertion proved effective in resolving the complication.

Implications:

This case expands the understanding of potential pacemaker lead erosion manifestations.
It underscores the importance of considering unusual presentations in device-related complications and highlights successful conservative management strategies.