Multimodality imaging of intramyocardial fat in tuberous sclerosis

Abstract Here, we report about a 34-year-old man with tuberous sclerosis. During routine surveillance, a CT scan of the chest incidentally showed a low-attenuation streak within the left ventricle. Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging confirmed intramyocardial lipid deposition within the left ventricl...

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Published in:Journal of cardiovascular computed tomography 2013-07, Vol.7 (4), p.273-274
Main Authors: Friesen, Tyler, MD, Kirkpatrick, Iain D.C., MD, FRCPC, Jassal, Davinder S., MD, FACC, FRCPC
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adipose Tissue - diagnostic imaging
Adipose Tissue - pathology
Adult
Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging
Cardiovascular
Computed tomography
Humans
Intramyocardial fat
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Multimodal Imaging - methods
Myocardium - pathology
Predictive Value of Tests
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Tuberous sclerosis
Tuberous Sclerosis - diagnosis
Tuberous Sclerosis - diagnostic imaging
Tuberous Sclerosis - pathology
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Summary:Abstract Here, we report about a 34-year-old man with tuberous sclerosis. During routine surveillance, a CT scan of the chest incidentally showed a low-attenuation streak within the left ventricle. Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging confirmed intramyocardial lipid deposition within the left ventricle. Tuberous sclerosis is an autosomal dominant neurocutaneous disorder characterized by tumor-like malformations that involve many organ systems, including the heart. In patients with intramyocardial fat deposition detected on CT or cardiac magnetic resonance, other signs of tuberous sclerosis complex should be considered in the differential diagnosis.
ISSN:1934-5925
1876-861X
DOI:10.1016/j.jcct.2013.06.249