Key result
CMR reveals previously unreported extensive mid-myocardial LGE in a patient with Becker muscular dystrophy.
Why the study?
Becker muscular dystrophy is a rare cause of dilated cardiomyopathy with limited data on cardiovascular magnetic resonance findings.
Does cardiovascular magnetic resonance detect myocardial involvement in Becker muscular dystrophy?
Case Report (n=1)
Does cardiovascular magnetic resonance detect myocardial involvement in Becker muscular dystrophy?
Cardiovascular magnetic resonance with late gadolinium enhancement can detect extensive mid-myocardial involvement in patients with Becker muscular dystrophy, aiding in diagnosis and management.
May aid detection of myocardial involvement in Becker muscular dystrophy; single case report leaves open generalizability and clinical utility.
Becker muscular dystrophy is a rare cause of dilated cardiomyopathy. A case of Becker muscular dystrophy is reviewed in which cardiovascular magnetic resonance showed previously unreported findings of extensive mid-myocardial late gadolinium enhancement. Similar detection of late gadolinium enhancement in conjunction with other uses of cardiovascular magnetic resonance may contribute significantly to the diagnosis and management of patients with this unusual and important diagnosis.
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Anitha Varghese (2004) conducted a case report in Becker muscular dystrophy (n=1). Cardiovascular magnetic resonance with late gadolinium enhancement was evaluated on Detection of late gadolinium enhancement. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance in a patient with Becker muscular dystrophy revealed previously unreported findings of extensive mid-myocardial late gadolinium enhancement.
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