An autopsy case of left ventricular apical ballooning probably caused by pheochromocytoma with persistent ST-segment elevation

Abstract We describe the autopsy case of an 86-year-old man who experienced left ventricular (LV) apical ballooning with pheochromocytoma. During the follow-up period, his electrocardiogram (ECG) showed persistent ST-segment elevation in leads V3 to V6, and an echocardiogram revealed persistent LV d...

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Published in:International journal of cardiology 2011-06, Vol.149 (2), p.e50-e52
Main Authors: Ueda, Hiroyasu, Hosokawa, Yoshiya, Tsujii, Ui, Miyawaki, Masami, Mitsusada, Nobuhiro, Yasuga, Yuji, Hiraoka, Hisatoyo, Nakatsuka, Shin-ichi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adrenal Gland Neoplasms - complications
Adrenal Gland Neoplasms - pathology
Adrenal Gland Neoplasms - physiopathology
Aged, 80 and over
Autopsy
Cardiovascular
Electrocardiography
Humans
Male
Persistent left ventricular apical ballooning
Persistent ST-segment elevation
Pheochromocytoma
Pheochromocytoma - complications
Pheochromocytoma - pathology
Pheochromocytoma - physiopathology
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy - etiology
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy - pathology
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy - physiopathology
Ventricular Dysfunction, Left - etiology
Ventricular Dysfunction, Left - pathology
Ventricular Dysfunction, Left - physiopathology
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Summary:Abstract We describe the autopsy case of an 86-year-old man who experienced left ventricular (LV) apical ballooning with pheochromocytoma. During the follow-up period, his electrocardiogram (ECG) showed persistent ST-segment elevation in leads V3 to V6, and an echocardiogram revealed persistent LV dysfunction in the apical region. He died 64 days after admission. Pathological findings suggested catecholamine-induced cardiomyopathy and pheochromocytoma. This is the report of a rare autopsy case of LV apical ballooning.
ISSN:0167-5273
1874-1754
DOI:10.1016/j.ijcard.2009.03.096