Paediatric giant cell myocarditis: a case report
Journal: 2021/December - Cardiology in the Young
Abstract:
A previously healthy 15-year-old teenage boy was admitted for fever and heart failure. Myocarditis was suspected, and endomyocardial biopsy revealed giant cell myocarditis. Immunosuppressive treatment was initiated, with excellent response. A plausible link to previous leptospirosis was identified. At 18-month follow-up, left ventricular function is normal. Only one other reported case of paediatric giant cell myocarditis had such a favourable outcome.
Keywords: Leptospira; Myocarditis; adolescent; giant cell myocarditis; heart failure.
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