A rare presentation of acute myocarditis as a manifestation of adult-onset Still's disease: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adult-onset Still's disease (AOSD) is a rare systemic autoinflammatory condition characterized by a classical triad of symptoms that include prolonged fever, polyarthritis, and a characteristic salmon-pink skin rash. It can affect a variety of organ systems resulting in many different clinical presentations and is usually a diagnosis of exclusion. Myocarditis complicated by cardiogenic shock is a rare and life-threatening manifestation of AOSD, typically affecting younger patients. There is a limited experience and evidence in how best to manage this challenging patient cohort.

Case summary

A previously fit and well 22-year-old male presented with fever, arthralgia, and general malaise. On clinical examination, he was pyrexial and hypotensive, requiring vasopresso

SUBMITTER: Dick M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10629688 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature