[Löffler's parietal fibroplastic endocarditis--a case report]

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Hematology
• Pathology

Background:

• Persistent blood eosinophilia over 10 years.
• Recurrent hospitalizations for cardiac decompensation.

Observation:

• Progressive, irreversible cardiac damage.
• Fatal acute cardiac failure.

Findings:

• Post-mortem examination identified massive parietal fibrous formation in the left ventricle, consistent with endocarditis parietalis fibroplastica (Löffler syndrome).
• The etiology and pathogenesis remain undetermined.

Implications:

• Suggests a potential link between past polytrauma and the development of Löffler syndrome.
• Highlights the severe cardiac consequences of prolonged eosinophilia.