title: Spontaneous Thrombosis of a Bicuspid Aortic valve due to Primary Antiphospholipid Syndrome.
abstract: We present the case of a 51-year-old man who was admitted as an emergency with spontaneous thrombosis of the aortic valve and ascending aorta. At operation he was found to have a congenitally bicuspid aortic valve and subsequent investigation revealed primary antiphospholipid syndrome. He underwent successful removal of the thrombus combined with mechanical replacement of the aortic valve.
authors.affiliation: Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, UK.
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Farrell
authors.affiliation: Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, UK.
authors.forename: Stewart
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Craig
authors.affiliation: Victoria Infirmary, Glasgow, UK.
authors.forename: Howard
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: McAlpine