Isolated giant cell myocarditis in the atrium: an incidental finding?

Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2006 Oct;29(10):1179-80. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2006.00512.x.

Abstract

Giant cell myocarditis (GCM) is an uncommon disorder that affects ventricular myocardium causing severe left ventricular dysfunction and ventricular arrhythmias. We report a case of GCM that only affected the atrium sparing the ventricle.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Heart Atria*
  • Humans
  • Incidental Findings
  • Male
  • Myocarditis / pathology*