Hypersensitivity myocarditis confirmed by cardiac magnetic resonance imaging and endomyocardial biopsy
The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine
;
: 236-240, 2014.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-105987
ABSTRACT
Myocarditis often occurs due to viral infections and postviral immune-mediated responses. Hypersensitivity myocarditis is a rare form of myocarditis. Numerous drugs can induce myocarditis, which is typically reversible after withdrawal of the causative agent. Here, we report a case of hypersensitivity myocarditis that was probably triggered by amoxicillin and that resolved completely with heart failure management as well as discontinuation of the drug. A 68-year-old woman presented with acute chest pain mimicking acute coronary syndromes, but the coronary angiography was normal. A recent history of taking medications, skin rash, and peripheral eosinophilia suggested a diagnosis of hypersensitivity myocarditis, which was confirmed by cardiac magnetic resonance imaging and endomyocardial biopsy.
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Main subject:
Biopsy
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Prednisolone
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Predictive Value of Tests
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Risk Factors
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Treatment Outcome
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Drug Hypersensitivity
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Electrocardiography
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Glucocorticoids
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Amoxicillin
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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