All-trans Retinoic Acid–Induced Isolated Myocarditis

All-trans Retinoic Acid–Induced Isolated Myocarditis

All-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) is the mainstay of treatment in patients with acute promyelocytic leukemia. Despite being effective, it can lead to cardiac complications either as a component of ATRA syndrome or an isolated form denominated as ATRA-induced isolated perimyocarditis. We present a case...

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Main Authors: Ugur Nadir Karakulak, MD, Elifcan Aladag, MD, Tuncay Hazirolan, MD, Necla Ozer, MD, Haluk Demiroglu, MD, Hakan Goker, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-11-01
Series:JACC: Case Reports
Subjects:
drug toxicity
imaging
myocarditis
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666084920312171
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Summary:All-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) is the mainstay of treatment in patients with acute promyelocytic leukemia. Despite being effective, it can lead to cardiac complications either as a component of ATRA syndrome or an isolated form denominated as ATRA-induced isolated perimyocarditis. We present a case of this complication and review the literature. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.)
ISSN:2666-0849

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