Fatal giant cell myocarditis after resection of thymoma.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A case of fulminant, fatal myocarditis occurring 10 days after resection of a benign medullary thymoma is described. A rare association between thymoma and giant cell myocarditis is recognised, but fulminant presentation so soon after removal of thymoma has not previously been reported.
Medical subject headings
- Myocarditis
- Postoperative Complications
- Thymoma
- Thymus Neoplasms