A rare case report of Erdheim-Chester disease with pericardial effusion, conduction abnormalities, and atrial infiltration.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD) is a rare multisystem disorder that primarily affects adults. It is characterized by the excessive production and accumulation of histiocytes, a type of white blood cell, within multiple tissues and organs, including the cardiovascular system. The infiltration of histiocytes can cause a range of cardiovascular symptoms, including pericardial effusion, myocardial infiltration, and heart failure, among others. Despite the potential severity of these cardiovascular manifestations, ECD is often misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed, leading to delays in appropriate treatment and poor outcomes for patients. As such, there is a pressing need for increased awareness and understanding of ECD's cardiovascular manifestations among clinicians and researchers.

SUBMITTER: Yassine C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10797487 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature