[Systemic lupus erythematosus-associated endocarditis in a 7-years-old girl]

Klin Padiatr. 2002 Mar-Apr;214(2):93-6. doi: 10.1055/s-2002-25273.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Systemic Lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic inflammatory disease, caused by a fault of the immune regulation. The etiology of the SLE is still unknown, a possible virus infection is discussed. Libman Sacks endokarditis is the most important cardiac manifestation of this illness. Diagnosis, therapy and clinical course of a 7 years old so far healthy girl, which suffered from an acute Libman-Sacks-Endocarditis, are presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal
  • Endocarditis / diagnosis*
  • Endocarditis / drug therapy
  • Female
  • Hemodynamics / drug effects
  • Hemodynamics / physiology
  • Humans
  • Long-Term Care
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / diagnosis*
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / drug therapy
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency / diagnosis
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency / drug therapy
  • Prednisolone / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Prednisolone