Unusual thrombotic cardiac complications of Pemphigus vulgaris: a new link?
We are reporting a case of Pemphigus vulgaris with extensive thrombosis of deep veins, pulmonary veins, and cardiac chambers complicated by myocardial infarction. The extensive skin lesions prohibited the administration of thrombolytics and coronary intervention. The patient was treated conservatively with heparin, and oral anticoagulation in addition to steroids and cyclosporine with significant resolution of thrombosis.
Arnaout
M Samir
MS
Division of Cardiology, American University of Beirut- Medical Center, P.O Box: 11-0236/A19, Riad El Solh, 11072020 Beirut, Lebanon. sarnaout@aub.edu.lb
Dimasi
Adel
A
Harb
Rami
R
Alam
Samir
S
D000328:Adult; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016572:Cyclosporine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006493:Heparin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000209:etiology; D010392:Pemphigus / Q000150:complications*; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism; D013256:Steroids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*
D000925:Anticoagulants; D013256:Steroids; D016572:Cyclosporine; D006493:Heparin