Isolated cardiac sarcoidosis: A clinical challenge

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Abstract

Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease characterised by non-caseating granulomas of unclear aetiology. Isolated cardiac sarcoidosis (ICS) is rare and occurs when there is granulomatous infiltration of myocardial tissue without evidence of extracardiac sarcoidosis. The heterogeneity in clinical manifestations often presents a diagnostic challenge which leads to delays in treatment initiation. Our case highlights the often quiescent presentation of ICS, the importance of early treatment and the diagnostic challenges that contribute to its underdiagnosis.

Original languageEnglish
Article number100245
JournalClinical Medicine, Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of London
Volume24
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2024
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Cardiac arrhythmia
  • Cardiac magnetic resonance
  • Cardiac sarcoid
  • Heart failure
  • Imaging
  • Isolated cardiac sarcoidosis
  • PET scan
  • Right bundle branch block
  • Sarcoid

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