COVID-19 associated perimyocarditis

Magn Reson Imaging. 2021 Dec:84:132-134. doi: 10.1016/j.mri.2021.08.012. Epub 2021 Oct 6.

Abstract

Perimyocarditis is a well-known acute inflammation of the pericardium and the underlying myocardium. Most commonly perimyocarditis is of viral aetiology, specifically the coxsackie B virus. However, nowadays SARS-CoV-2 associated with COVID-19 infections has emerged as a potential rare cause of perimyocarditis. This case report will demonstrate a case of a young female with perimyocarditis as diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) accompanied by antigens indicating a past COVID-19 infection. Clinical status as well as Findings at MRI, echocardiography and lab results will be reviewed.

Keywords: COVID-19; Magnetic resonance imaging; Perimyocarditis; SARS-CoV-2; T1 T2 mapping.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19*
  • Echocardiography
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Myocarditis* / diagnostic imaging
  • Myocardium
  • SARS-CoV-2