Sudden Death of a Woman at Postpartum Period - Myocarditis Related with Peripartum Cardiomyopathy: Autopsy Diagnosis, Case Report

Abstract

A 29-year-old woman underwent cesarean section for twin pregnancy due to previous cesarean section operation. The patient died suddenly at postpartum eight day and the medico-legal autopsy results revealed 'focal myocarditis'. Since the patient had no symptoms or signs of a cardiac disorder during the hospitalization, focal myocarditis was regarded as a complication rather than the cause. Herein, we report the sudden death of a woman at postpartum period and discuss the differential diagnosis by reviewing the related literature.