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 language | English |
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| Article number | 100245 |
| Journal | Clinical Medicine, Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of London |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Nov 2024 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Cardiac arrhythmia
- Cardiac magnetic resonance
- Cardiac sarcoid
- Heart failure
- Imaging
- Isolated cardiac sarcoidosis
- PET scan
- Right bundle branch block
- Sarcoid