Fulminant Giant Cell Myocarditis and Cardiogenic Shock: An Unusual Presentation of Malignant Thymoma

Malignant thymoma is rarely associated with giant cell myocarditis. We present a case study that illustrates this association and cardiogenic shock with underlying tamponade. The dramatic presentation of this scenario has not been previously described.

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Main Authors: Deepak Koul, Manreet Kanwar, Dane Jefic, Anuradha Kolluru, Tejwant Singh, Sunil Dhar, Preetham Kumar, Gerald Cohen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2010-01-01
Series:Cardiology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2010/185896
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