The Diagnostic Challenge of Eosinophilic Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis Presenting as Acute Eosinophilic Myocarditis: Case Report and Literature Review

The Diagnostic Challenge of Eosinophilic Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis Presenting as Acute Eosinophilic Myocarditis: Case Report and Literature Review

Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) is a systemic vasculitis involving small-to-medium-sized vessels characterized by asthma, vasculitis, and peripheral eosinophilia. EGPA-associated eosinophilic myocarditis (EM) occurs rarely, yet can be fatal if left untreated. Moreover, the accur...

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Main Authors: Hiroyuki Yamamoto, Katsuya Hashimoto, Yoshihiko Ikeda, Jun Isogai, Toru Hashimoto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
Subjects:
EGPA
acute EM
hypereosinophilia
CMR
EMB
corticosteroid treatment
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcvm.2022.913724/full

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