[Heart valve involvement in lupus erythematosus disseminatus. Apropos of 2 cases. Review of the literature].
Regarding two cases of idiopathic lupus valvulopathy, the authors review the various mechanisms responsible for the endocardial lesions in disseminated lupus erythematosus. In addition to the classic Libman-Sachs endocarditis, there are sclerous forms, ruptures of the chords, thromboses and bacterial superinfections. The role of steroid therapy in the genesis of valvular stenosis is not always determined. A surgical treatment, effective and without major risk, must be advocated at an early stage in the presence of poorly tolerated forms.
de Groote
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Service de Cardiologie C, Hôpital Cardiologique, Lille.
Tison
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Millaire
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Marquand
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Ducloux
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D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D004452:Echocardiography; D004696:Endocarditis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000209:etiology; D006349:Heart Valve Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones
Les atteintes valvulaires du lupus érythémateux disséminé. A propos de deux observations. Revue de la littérature.