Idiopathic giant cell myocarditis or cardiac sarcoidosis? A retrospective audit of a nationwide case series

ConclusionsRecognizing granulomas in or outside the heart remains a challenge for the pathologist. Given that CS and GCM are considered distinct diseases and granulomas exclusive of GCM, many cases of GCM, if thoroughly scrutinized, may need reclassification as CS. However, whether CS and GCM are truly different entities or parts of a one ‐disease continuum has not yet been conclusively settled.

Source: ESC Heart Failure - April 27, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kaj Ekstr öm, Anne Räisänen‐Sokolowski, Jukka Lehtonen, Hanna‐Kaisa Nordenswan, Mikko I. Mäyränpää, Markku Kupari Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research