Davies M J, Pomerance A, Teare R D
Br Heart J. 1975 Feb;37(2):192-5. doi: 10.1136/hrt.37.2.192.
Eleven cases of idiopathic giant cell myocarditis are described, The pathological features are unmistakable with serpiginous areas of myocardial necrosis, at the margins of which giant cells can be seen on histological examination. The aetiology of the condition remains obscure but associated pathology suggests that altered immunity may be a factor. The rapid clinical course is, however, highly suggestive of an infective cause though none has been found.
本文描述了11例特发性巨细胞性心肌炎。其病理特征明确，表现为心肌坏死的匐行性区域，组织学检查可见坏死边缘有巨细胞。该病的病因仍不清楚，但相关病理提示免疫改变可能是一个因素。然而，尽管尚未发现感染源，但其快速的临床病程强烈提示存在感染性病因。
