[Encephalomyocarditis syndrome (EMC syndrome)].

Among 28 autopsy-cases with EMC had been none diagnosed clinically before. Typically we found an interstitial myocarditis and perivenous encephalitis with a preferred participation of the brain stem, eventually resulting in a central failure. There were only 5 cases with meningitis. Myelitis was not found. Former cardiac, less often cerebral lesions are likely risks for the lethal event.