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Cardiac involvement in Erdheim- Chester disease: MRI findings and literature revision

Andrea Ponsiglione1, Marta Puglia1, Luigi Barbuto1

  • 1Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University "Federico II", Naples, Italy.

Acta Radiologica Open
|September 26, 2015
PubMed

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Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD) is a rare histiocytosis affecting multiple organs. This case highlights using cardiac MRI to assess heart involvement in symptomatic ECD patients.

Area of Science:

  • Rare diseases
  • Histiocytosis
  • Cardiovascular imaging

Background:

  • Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD) is a rare non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
  • ECD can affect multiple organs, including bones, skin, lungs, cardiovascular, and central nervous systems.
  • Cardiac involvement in ECD requires accurate assessment.

Observation:

  • A 34-year-old man presented with symptomatic Erdheim-Chester disease.
  • The patient underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for cardiac evaluation.
  • The study focuses on assessing the extent of cardiac involvement.

Findings:

  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a key tool for evaluating cardiac involvement in ECD.
  • Detailed cardiac assessment is crucial for managing symptomatic ECD patients.
  • This case underscores the importance of advanced imaging in rare disease management.

Implications:

  • Accurate assessment of cardiac involvement in ECD can guide treatment strategies.
  • Understanding ECD's impact on the cardiovascular system is vital for patient outcomes.
  • Further research into ECD's cardiovascular manifestations is warranted.

Keywords:
Erdheim-Chester diseasecardiac magnetic resonancehistiocytosisnon-Langerhans

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