Sudden death due to fulminant lymphocytic myocarditis with atypical prodromal symptoms

oleh: Matteo Antonio Sacco, Ludovico Abenavoli, Fabrizio Cordasco, Francesco Maria Galassi, Elena Varotto, Pietrantonio Ricci, Isabella Aquila

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Wiley 2022-06-01

Deskripsi

Abstract Diagnosis of myocarditis is complex because it is not always preceded by clear symptoms. We report the case of a woman who died suddenly. Autopsy and histopathological investigations revealed a lymphocytic myocarditis. Clinical history showed the patient went to the hospital some days before for joint pain and low‐grade fever.