Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging showing complete resolution of subendocardial involvement in Churg-Strauss syndrome

J Thorac Imaging. 2011 Aug;26(3):W81-2. doi: 10.1097/RTI.0b013e3181dc2a3c.

Abstract

Churg-Strauss syndrome or allergic angiitis and granulomatosis is a rare systemic vasculitis. Cardiac involvement is the leading cause of mortality and includes eosinophilic endomyocarditis. We present a case of complete resolution of subendocardial involvement after high-dose corticosteroids, diagnosed by contrast-enhanced cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
  • Churg-Strauss Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Churg-Strauss Syndrome / drug therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lung / pathology
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones