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ArticleJACC. Case reports2026

Erdheim-Chester Disease: A Rare Presentation With Atrial Flutter and Severe Sinus Node Dysfunction.

Yazeed G Alqurashi, Atheer A Al-Qurashi, Rana M Ajabnoor, Mohammed Althobaiti, Alaa Meer, Fahad Almehmadi, Atif Al-Qubbany, Atif Alzahrani

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Yazeed G AlqurashiCardiology Department, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Electronic address: dr.yazeed.ghazi@gmail.com.
Atheer A Al-QurashiInternal Medicine Department, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Rana M AjabnoorAnatomic Pathology Department, King Abdulaziz University & Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed AlthobaitiKing Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; Department of Radiology, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Alaa MeerCardiology Department, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Fahad AlmehmadiCardiology Department, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Atif Al-QubbanyCardiology Department, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Atif AlzahraniCardiology Department, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Abstract

backgroundErdheim-Chester disease (ECD) is a rare non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis that frequently involves the cardiovascular system. CASE SUMMARY: We report the case of a 40-year-old man who presented with concurrent atrial flutter and severe sinus node dysfunction and was subsequently diagnosed with ECD. His medical history was notable for nonischemic cardiomyopathy and central diabetes insipidus. Initial evaluation demonstrated chest pain, elevated C-reactive protein levels, and endocrine abnormalities. Imaging studies revealed a right atrial mass, a characteristic "hairy kidney" appearance, and circumferential aortic involvement. Histopathologic examination confirmed CD68+/CD163+ histiocytes harboring BRAF V600E/D and NRAS mutations. A leadless pacemaker was implanted, and targeted molecular therapy was initiated. DISCUSSION: This case illustrates that ECD may present with coexisting arrhythmias, underscoring the importance of comprehensive cardiac assessment. TAKE-HOME MESSAGE: Early multidisciplinary management, including advanced pacing strategies and targeted therapies, is essential to optimize outcomes in patients with extensive cardiac involvement.

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arrhythmiacardiac involvementErdheim-Chester diseasehistiocytosis

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