Acute mitral regurgitation from ruptured chordae tendineae in systemic lupus erythematosus

Murray, F.T.; Fuleihan, D.S.; Cornwall, C.S.; Pinals, R.S.

Journal of Rheumatology 2(4): 454-459

1975


ISSN/ISBN: 0315-162X
PMID: 1082031
Document Number: 91223
A patient with systemic lupus erythematosus developed acute mitral regurgitation due to ruptured chordae tendineae, requiring mitral valve replacement. Typical changes of Libman-Sacks endocarditis were observed in the excised mitral valve. Immunofluorescent studies revealed antinuclear antibody and deposits of immunoglobulins and complement within small vessels.

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