A case of Libman-Sacks endocarditis confused with infective endocarditis / 대한내과학회지
Korean Journal of Medicine
;
: 89-93, 2004.
Article
Dans Coréen
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-174682
ABSTRACT
The nonbacterial valvular and mural verrucous endocarditis known as Libman-Sacks endocarditis is found in 40~60% of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. the Libman-Sacks endocarditis mostly affects the mitral and aortic valves and frequently displays valvular dysfunction. In rare cases, the Libman-Sacks endocarditis can embolize and cause stroke syndrome. We report a case of Libman-Sacks endocarditis confused with infective endocarditis because its clinical manifestations were very similar to those of infective endocarditis. We confirmed systemic lupus erythematosus with Libman-Sacks endocarditis by means of serology and successfully treated patient with steroid.
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Disponible
Indice:
WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Sujet Principal:
Valve aortique
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Accident vasculaire cérébral
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Endocardite
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Lupus érythémateux disséminé
Limites du sujet:
Humains
langue:
Coréen
Texte intégral:
Korean Journal of Medicine
Année:
2004
Type:
Article
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