Myocardial tissue changes detected by cardiac MRI in a patient with suspected systemic sarcoidosis
- Open Access
- 11-03-2023
- Sarcoidosis
- Case report
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- Authors
- Byambasuren Vanchin
- Mame Madjiguène Ka
- Christophe T. Arendt
- Felicitas Escher
- Eike Nagel
- Valentina O. Puntmann
- Published in
- BMC Cardiovascular Disorders | Issue 1/2023
Abstract
Background
The role of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in the early management of chronic cardiac inflammatory conditions is growing. Our case enlightens the benefit of quantitative mapping in the monitoring and treatment guidance in systemic sarcoidosis.
Case presentation
We report about a 29-year-old man with an ongoing dyspnea and bihilar lymphadenopathy, suggesting sarcoidosis. Cardiac magnetic resonance showed high mapping values, but no scarring. In follow-ups, cardiac remodeling was noted; cardioprotective treatment normalized cardiac function and mapping markers. Definitive diagnosis was achieved in extracardiac lymphatic tissue during a relapse.
Conclusion
This case shows the role that mapping markers can play in the detection and treatment at early stage of systemic sarcoidosis.
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- Title
- Myocardial tissue changes detected by cardiac MRI in a patient with suspected systemic sarcoidosis
- Authors
-
Byambasuren Vanchin
Mame Madjiguène Ka
Christophe T. Arendt
Felicitas Escher
Eike Nagel
Valentina O. Puntmann
- Publication date
- 11-03-2023
- Publisher
- BioMed Central
- Published in
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BMC Cardiovascular Disorders / Issue 1/2023
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2261 - DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-023-03133-x
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