Clinical History:
27 year-old male with no significant past medical
history developed chest pain and diffuse ST elevation on
EKG with elevated troponins following a recent viral
gastroenteritis. His cardiac function continued to
decline and a myocardial biopsy was performed.
Histology: H&E
staining ( Figures A, B, C) show
predominant interstitial edema and lymphocytic infiltration with myocyte
damage and necrosis (Figures A, B, C). Trichrome staining
(Figure D) highlights
the myocyte necrosis.