In:
BMJ Case Reports, BMJ, Vol. 12, No. 1 ( 2019-01), p. e227131-
Abstract:
Endomyocardial fibrosis, though a vanishing disease from India, remains an important cause of heart failure in children, adolescents and young adults. It may be complicated with arrhythmias and thromboembolism and is an important cause of mortality and morbidity. Moreover, usual presentation of this condition is in advanced stage with poor prognosis. Ventricular endocardial fibrosis with organised thrombus is the hall mark of this entity. Presence of associated cardiac mass poses a diagnostic challenge. We present one such case of endomyocardial fibrosis, in which a large thrombus was seen adherent to the anterolateral wall of right atrium, posing further risk of thromboembolism with complex management issues.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1757-790X
DOI:
10.1136/bcr-2018-227131
Language:
English
Publisher:
BMJ
Publication Date:
2019
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2467301-8
