Korean Journal of Radiology

The Korean Society of Radiology (대한영상의학회)
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Linear Fat Deposition in the Middle Layer of the Left Ventricular Myocardium: Computed Tomographic Findings

  • Kim, Song-Soo (Department of Radiology, Chungnam National University Hospital, Chungnam National University School of Medicine) ;
  • Ko, Sung-Min (Department of Radiology, Konkuk University Hospital, Konkuk University School of Medicine) ;
  • Song, Meong-Gun (Department of Thoracic Surgery, Konkuk University Hospital, Konkuk University School of Medicine)
  • Received : 2009.12.24
  • Accepted : 2010.03.05
  • Published : 2010.10.01
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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.

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