Epipericardial Fat Necrosis in <scp>COVID</scp> ‐19—A Case Report
Epipericardial fat necrosis (EFN) is a rare but benign cause of acute chest pain that can mimic life-threatening conditions such as myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism, and aortic dissection. This case highlights the importance of recognizing EFN to prevent unnecessary interventions.
Authors
- Zovko Tanja
- Goluza Sesar Marija
- Klaric Ivana
- Berberovic Marina
- Pravdic Nikolina
- Goluza Gordana
- Pavlovic Katica
Institutions
- University of Mostar (BA)
- University Clinical Hospital Mostar (BA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Case Reports
- Published
- 2026-02-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.72179
- Primary Topic
- Omental and Epiploic Conditions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00