Fatal idiopathic giant cell myocarditis in a young male: a diagnostic and therapeutic dilemma in a resource-limited setting

Fatal idiopathic giant cell myocarditis in a young male: a diagnostic and therapeutic dilemma in a resource-limited setting

Idiopathic giant cell myocarditis (IGCM) is a rare and rapidly progressive form of myocarditis characterised by severe myocardial inflammation, rapid deterioration and high mortality without timely intervention. We report a fatal case of a 15-year-old boy who presented with worsening dyspnoea and s...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: N. M. M. Risly, I. K. Jayasinghe, N. Athauda, V. D. Wijekoon, P. D. Fonseka, J. F. Sahana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sri Lanka College of Internal Medicine 2025-08-01
Series:Asian Journal of Internal Medicine
Subjects:
Idiopathic giant cell myocarditis
Fulminant myocarditis
Online Access:https://account.ajim.sljol.info/index.php/sljo-j-ajim/article/view/266
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!

Similar Items

Similar Items