129 Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis Causing Secondary Myopericarditis in an Immunocompetent Patient
Invasive aspergillosis is rare in immunocompetent individuals. Aspergillus infection seldom results in cardiac involvement, but can be associated with pancarditis, myocardial abscess or granuloma formation, and typically occurs in patients who are immunocompromised, have undergone recent cardiac surgery, or have prolonged corticosteroid use.
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - Category: Cardiology Authors: N. Khav, S. Tan, L. McCormick Source Type: research