Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (myofiber disarray and fibrosis)

 

 

This photomicrograph is from the septum in a case of hypertrophic obstructive CM. Note myofiber disarray with

bundles running in all directions. Interstitial fibrosis is also present. Unfortunately, disarray is not pathognomic of HOCM.

 

 

1 minute clinical correlation

 

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