Linear fat deposition in the middle layer of the left ventricular myocardium: computed tomographic findings

Korean J Radiol. 2010 Sep-Oct;11(5):571-3. doi: 10.3348/kjr.2010.11.5.571. Epub 2010 Aug 27.

Abstract

We report here a case of streaky fat deposition in the middle layer of the left ventricular myocardium, without any underlying etiology, and this was seen on computed tomography coronary angiography. This report suggests that left ventricular middle layer fat deposition should be investigated in order to determine its etiology, the pathogenesis and the prognosis.

Keywords: Computed tomography (CT); Fat; Myocardium.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adipose Tissue / diagnostic imaging*
  • Contrast Media
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Heart Ventricles / diagnostic imaging*
  • Heart Ventricles / pathology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*

Substances

  • Contrast Media