Fatal Myopericarditis in a Patient With Lupus Erythematosus Supported by Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Case Report
10.4078/jrd.2021.28.3.165
- Author:
Soo Yong LEE
1
;
Ji Hye PARK
;
Dong Hoon SHIN
;
Taehwa KIM
;
Seungjin LIM
Author Information
1. Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine and Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan, Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Journal of Rheumatic Diseases
2021;28(3):165-170
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) may occur in any organ. In patients with SLE, myocarditis is extremely rare and potentially life-threatening. Herein, we report on a patient with lupus myocarditis, diagnosed by myocardial biopsy, immunologic tests, and clinical manifestations. Our findings suggest that securing time for diagnosis via extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and other intensive care is helpful for obtaining a good prognosis.
