title: Libman-Sacks endocarditis with an unusual presentation.
abstract: Systemic lupus erythematosus is relatively common medical disorder with female predominance. This disorder can affect any organ system. Cardiac involvement is variable which can include pericardium, myocardium and endocardium. The endocardial involvement commonly affects mitral and aortic valves. This report discusses lupus endocarditis in young man with atypical presentation.
authors: Adult Cardiology Department, Prince Sultan Cardiac Center (PSCC), Riyadh Military Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
authors: Abdulrahman M
authors: AM
authors: Al-Moghairi
keywords: Endocarditis; Libman–Sacks endocarditis; Systemic lupus erythematosus; Verrucous endocarditis
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