Histological and ultrastructural findings in chloroquine-induced cardiomyopathy.
Light microscopic and ultrastructural findings in patients suffering from chloroquine-induced cardiomyopathy are reviewed. Based on our own observations in an autopsy case, functional and morphological similarities between chloroquine effects and hereditary lysosomal storage diseases are discussed.
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Institutte of Pathology, University of Münster, Germany.
Holzhausen
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Schmoldt
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Pompecki
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Schröder
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D009202:Cardiomyopathies / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology*; D002738:Chloroquine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
D002738:Chloroquine