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