Journal of Cardiovascular Ultrasound  2009;17(2):73-75

doi:10.4250/jcu.2009.17.2.73

A Case of Myocardial Abscess Mimicking Acute Myocardial Infarction.

Won Yu KANG 1 ; Sung Soo KIM ; Hyun Kuk KIM ; Hyun Ju YOON ; Ju Han KIM ; Younggeun AHN ; Myung Ho JEONG ; Jung Gwan CHO ; Jung Chaee KANG ; Jong Chun PARK

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Keywords

Abscess; Myocardial infarction

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

English

Abstract

Myocardial abscess, a rare and life-threatening disease, occurs as a complication of infective endocarditis, acute myocardial infarction, or other infections in the setting of debilitating condition. We report a case of myocardial abscess mimicking acute myocardial infarction (AMI), not a following consequence of AMI. We can diagnose the disease with the aid of transthoracic echocardiography and cardiac computed tomography.