Sudden cardiac death due to atypical isolated coronary arteritis?

Forensic Sci Int. 1998 Aug 12;95(3):193-200. doi: 10.1016/s0379-0738(98)00097-8.

Abstract

A case of probable isolated primary arteritis of the coronary arteries (coronaritis) in a 68-year-old man who died suddenly and unexpectedly is presented. The histologic presentation of the disorder is discussed, especially the differential diagnosis of arteritis of the coronary arteries versus distinct coronary artery sclerosis with concomitant inflammatory change.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Arteritis / complications*
  • Arteritis / pathology
  • Coronary Vessels / pathology*
  • Death, Sudden, Cardiac / etiology*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Forensic Medicine
  • Humans
  • Male