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[Adult onset Still's disease revealed by a myocarditis].

Authors :
Duburcq T
Delannoy PY
Sivova N
Leroy O
Source :
Annales francaises d'anesthesie et de reanimation [Ann Fr Anesth Reanim] 2013 Jan; Vol. 32 (1), pp. 50-2. Date of Electronic Publication: 2012 Nov 29.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

Adult onset Still's disease is an inflammatory disorder characterized by daily spiking high fevers, arthritis and an evanescent rash. It is a rare disease of unknown aetiology and can be life-threatening. We present a case of adult onset Still's disease associated with myocarditis requiring the use of invasive ventilation, in which the patient responded well to systemic steroids.<br /> (Copyright © 2012. Published by Elsevier SAS.)

Details

Language :
French
ISSN :
1769-6623
Volume :
32
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Annales francaises d'anesthesie et de reanimation
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
23200908
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annfar.2012.10.017