Paediatric giant cell myocarditis: a case report

• DOI: 10.1017/s1047951121004327
• Publication Date: 2021-12-06T08:21:58Z
• Authors: Guilherme Lourenço; João Pimentel; Conceição Trigo; Fátima F. Pinto
• Keywords: Endomyocardial Biopsy; Viral Myocarditis

Abstract A previously healthy 15-year-old teenage boy was admitted for fever and heart failure. Myocarditis suspected, endomyocardial biopsy revealed giant cell myocarditis. Immunosuppressive treatment initiated, with excellent response. plausible link to previous leptospirosis identified. At 18-month follow-up, left ventricular function is normal. Only one other reported case of paediatric myocarditis had such a favourable outcome.