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[A perimyocarditis revealing eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis]

H Zoubeidi1, F Daoud1, I Rachdi1

  • 1Service de médecine interne, hôpital Habib Thameur, 8, rue Ali Ben Ayed, 1008 Tunis, Tunisie; Faculté de médecine de Tunis, université de Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisie.

Annales De Cardiologie Et D'Angeiologie
|April 9, 2020
PubMed

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Churg-Strauss syndrome, also known as eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis, can present with cardiac issues. This case highlights acute perimyocarditis as an initial manifestation of this rare vasculitis.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Rheumatology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), or Churg-Strauss syndrome (CSS), is a rare systemic vasculitis.
  • It is characterized by necrotizing arteritis, eosinophilic infiltration, and extravascular granuloma formation, affecting multiple organs.
  • Cardiac involvement is a critical complication and the leading cause of mortality in EGPA/CSS.

Observation:

  • This report details a case of EGPA/CSS.
  • The patient's presentation was primarily marked by acute perimyocarditis.
  • This suggests cardiac inflammation can be the initial sign of EGPA/CSS.

Findings:

  • The case demonstrates that acute perimyocarditis can be the presenting symptom of EGPA/CSS.
  • This highlights the diverse range of cardiac manifestations in EGPA/CSS.
  • Early recognition of cardiac symptoms is crucial for timely diagnosis and management.

Implications:

  • Recognizing perimyocarditis as a potential early sign of EGPA/CSS is vital for clinicians.
  • Prompt diagnosis and treatment of EGPA/CSS can mitigate severe cardiac complications and improve patient outcomes.
  • This case underscores the importance of considering systemic vasculitis in patients presenting with unexplained cardiac inflammation.

Keywords:
Acute perimyocarditisEosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitisGranulomatose éosinophilique avec polyangéitePrognosisPronosticPérimyocardite aiguë

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