High-sensitive cardiac troponin T is not always heart – Paraneoplastic systemic sclerosis simulated myocardial ischemia

ConclusionIn the present case, a localized scleroderma due a paraneoplastic SSc was accompanied by elevated hs-cTnT levels in the absence of cardiovascular disease. A reduced inflammation of skeletal muscle tissue due to rituximab treatment decreased hs-cTnT levels. This is the first report of an occult hs-cTnT elevation due to paraneoplastic SSc.
Source: Cor et Vasa - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research