| Early myocardial involvement in collagen diseases. An endomyocardial biopsy study | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 1961438 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Endomyocardial biopsy was performed in three patients affected by systemic connectivitis (one case of systemic lupus erythematosus--SLE--, one of scleroderma and one of dermatomyositis). The analysis of the specimens revealed the presence of fibrosis and microvascular lesions (these latter only in SLE). Immunofluorescence showed in SLE and scleroderma perivascular IgG or perisarcolemmal IgM deposits respectively. Despite the scarcity of cardiac signs and symptoms, cardiac involvement can be early and frequent in connectivitis. The immune pathogenesis of the cardiac lesions seems to be possible because of the presence of immunocomplexes in the myocardium. |
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Authors:
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C Tamburino; E Salomone; R Di Paola; G Bruno; G Russo; S Tolaro; R Foti; C E Fiore |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; English Abstract; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Minerva cardioangiologica Volume: 39 ISSN: 0026-4725 ISO Abbreviation: Minerva Cardioangiol Publication Date: 1991 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1992-01-06 Completed Date: 1992-01-06 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0400725 Medline TA: Minerva Cardioangiol Country: ITALY |
Other Details:
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Languages: ita Pagination: 209-12 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Istituti di Clinica Medica, L. Condorelli, Università di Catania. |
Vernacular Title:
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Precoce coinvolgimento miocardico nelle collagenopatie. Studio con biopsia endomiocardica. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adolescent Biopsy Child Collagen Diseases / pathology* Dermatomyositis / pathology Endocardium / pathology Female Humans Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / pathology Middle Aged Myocardium / pathology* Scleroderma, Systemic / pathology Time Factors |
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