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European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Vol 2, 377-379, Copyright © 1988 by European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery

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Mitral stenosis in systemic lupus erythematosus. Successful management by mitral valve replacement

PA Reilly, PJ Maddison, RD Thomas, PA Poole-Wilson and JG Bennett
Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Bath, UK.

A female Caucasian with a history of 18 years of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) developed symptoms and signs of mitral stenosis, but had no history of rheumatic fever. Investigations confirmed severe stenosis, and the diseased valve was replaced by a pericardial xenograft. Histological examination was compatible with steroid- modified Libman-Sacks endocarditis. She remains well 24 months postoperatively.

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