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Myocarditis Associated With Anti-IgLON5 Autoimmune Disease Following Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Myocarditis is an inflammatory injury of the myocardium. Viral infections are the most common etiology, but less frequently, inflammatory myocardial injury can result from systemic autoimmune diseases. We present the first reported case of myocarditis in a patient with anti-IgLON5 disease.

Source: JACC Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2024.102467

Authors: James F. Howick V, Jasraj Singh, Petar Saric, Leslie T. Cooper, John P. Bois

Institutions: Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic in Florida

Language: English

Topic: Viral Infections and Immunology Research

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $850