[Myocardiopericarditis in adult still's disease]

Manuel Horna N1, Rubén Romero1, César Larrauri1

  • 1Servicio de Cardiología, Clínica Delgado - AUNA; Lima, Perú Servicio de Cardiología Clínica Delgado - AUNA Lima Perú.

Insights

Adult-onset Still's Disease (AOSD) cardiac involvement is typically benign pericarditis. This case highlights a rare, unusual presentation involving both myocardial and pericardial disease in AOSD.

Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Cardiology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Adult-onset Still's Disease (AOSD) commonly presents with pericardial involvement, usually self-limiting.
  • Myocarditis is a rare complication of AOSD, affecting approximately 7% of patients.
  • Diagnosis relies on established criteria like Yamaguchi or Fautrel.

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