Journal Published Online: 01 July 1991
Volume 36, Issue 4

Cardiac Rupture Due to Severe Fatty Infiltration in the Right Ventricular Wall

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

An extremely rare case of sudden death caused by cardiac rupture due to severe fatty infiltration in the right ventricular myocardium is presented. The patient, a 74-year-old woman, had no history of chest trauma, hypertension, or pulmonary disease. The autopsy showed a small tear in the right ventricle and cardiac tamponade, but no coronary artery lesion. In the right ventricular myocardium, muscle fibers were definitely atrophic or absent, with massive fatty replacement. Fatty infiltration of the myocardium, if severe, can be a cause of serious cardiac dysfunction or, occasionally, sudden death.

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Kusano, I
Mie University School, Mie, Japan
Shiraishi, T
Mie University School of Medicine, Mie, Japan
Morimoto, R
Orthopedic Surgery, Mie Prefectural General Shiohama Hospital, Mie, Japan
Haba, K
Mie University School of Medicine, Mie, Japan
Yatani, R
Mie University School of Medicine, Mie, Japan
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Stock #: JFS13144J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS13144J