Recurrent non-rheumatic streptococcal myocarditis: 18F-FDG PET/CMR findings

Nonrheumatic streptococcal myocarditis (NRSM) is a life-threatening complication of streptococcal pharyngitis. We report the history of a 35-year-old man with recurrent NRSM and the related 18F-FDG PET/CMR findings.18F-FDG PET/CMR represents cutting-edge imaging for the diagnosis and follow-up of my...

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Published in:QJM : An International Journal of Medicine 2024-06, Vol.117 (6), p.457-459
Main Authors: Baltzinger, Philippe, El Ghannudi, Soraya, Germaini, Marine, Von Hunolstein, Jean-Jacques, Zeyons, Floriane, Imperiale, Alessio
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Language:English
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Summary:Nonrheumatic streptococcal myocarditis (NRSM) is a life-threatening complication of streptococcal pharyngitis. We report the history of a 35-year-old man with recurrent NRSM and the related 18F-FDG PET/CMR findings.18F-FDG PET/CMR represents cutting-edge imaging for the diagnosis and follow-up of myocarditis, allowing myocardial inflammation assessment, and the distinction between active disease and myocardial scarring.
ISSN:1460-2725
1460-2393
1460-2393
DOI:10.1093/qjmed/hcae020