title: Epicardial fat necrosis: an uncommon etiology of chest pain.
abstract: Epicardial fat necrosis (EFN) is a rare cause of severe chest pain. We present a case of EFN successfully treated conservatively. With the advent of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, the diagnosis can be made more precisely, avoiding the need for surgical intervention. We review the clinical characteristics, pathogenesis and treatment options of EFN.
authors: Department of Medicine, Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY 11203, USA.
authors: Abdur
authors: A
authors: Baig
authors: Bruce
authors: B
authors: Campbell
authors: Mark
authors: M
authors: Russell
authors: Jai
authors: J
authors: Singh
authors: Sonia
authors: S
authors: Borra
mesh_terms: D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000473:pathology*; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002637:Chest Pain / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D005218:Fat Necrosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010496:Pericardium / Q000473:pathology*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics