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Diplopia as the herald of fulminant myocarditis in undifferentiated connective tissue disease: a case report

  • By

  • Yongqi Chen

  • Yinping Li

  • Rui Zhang

  • Xiaokang Liu

  • Jingwen Zhang

  • Ning Zhai

  • Hanheng Zuo

  • Xueying Chen

  • June 4, 2026

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    Isolated diplopia can be the sole initial manifestation of fulminant myocarditis associated with undifferentiated connective tissue disease.

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    A 66-year-old woman presented with diplopia, elevated cardiac enzymes, and no coronary stenosis, leading to a diagnosis of myocarditis.

  • 3

    Endomyocardial biopsy confirmed lymphocytic myocarditis, and serology indicated anti-SSA/Ro52 antibodies, confirming UCTD.

  • 4

    Premature tapering of corticosteroids resulted in relapse and cardiogenic shock, emphasizing the need for careful management.

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    The case highlights the importance of recognizing atypical presentations of myocarditis and the role of biopsy in treatment guidance.

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Diplopia as the herald of fulminant myocarditis in undifferentiated connective tissue disease: a case report

  • by Yongqi Chen, Yinping Li, Rui Zhang, Xiaokang Liu, Jingwen Zhang, Ning Zhai, Hanheng Zuo, Xueying Chen

  • June 4, 2026

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