Isolated Tricuspid Valve Libman-Sacks Endocarditis in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus with Secondary Antiphospholipid Syndrome

Libman-Sacks endocarditis, one of the most prevalent cardiac presentations of systemic lupus erythematosus, typically affects the aortic or mitral valve; tricuspid valve involvement is highly unusual. Secondary antiphospholipid syndrome increases the frequency and severity of cardiac valvular diseas...

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Published in:Texas Heart Institute journal 2017-04, Vol.44 (2), p.147-149
Main Authors: Unic, Daniel, Planinc, Mislav, Baric, Davor, Rudez, Igor, Blazekovic, Robert, Senjug, Petar, Sutlic, Zeljko
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antiphospholipid Syndrome - complications
Antiphospholipid Syndrome - diagnosis
Bioprosthesis
Biopsy
Case Reports
Endocarditis, Non-Infective - diagnosis
Endocarditis, Non-Infective - etiology
Endocarditis, Non-Infective - physiopathology
Endocarditis, Non-Infective - surgery
Female
Heart Valve Prosthesis
Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation - instrumentation
Humans
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic - complications
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic - diagnosis
Middle Aged
Prosthesis Design
Severity of Illness Index
Treatment Outcome
Tricuspid Valve - physiopathology
Tricuspid Valve - surgery
Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency - diagnosis
Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency - etiology
Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency - physiopathology
Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency - surgery
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Summary:Libman-Sacks endocarditis, one of the most prevalent cardiac presentations of systemic lupus erythematosus, typically affects the aortic or mitral valve; tricuspid valve involvement is highly unusual. Secondary antiphospholipid syndrome increases the frequency and severity of cardiac valvular disease in systemic lupus erythematosus. We present the case of a 47-year-old woman with lupus and antiphospholipid syndrome whose massive tricuspid regurgitation was caused by Libman-Sacks endocarditis isolated to the tricuspid valve. In addition, we discuss this rare case in the context of the relevant medical literature.
ISSN:0730-2347
1526-6702
DOI:10.14503/THIJ-16-5856