| Title | Endocarditis and ulnar artery aneurysm as presenting features of antiphospholipid syndrome and polyarteritis nodosa. |
| Author(s) | Egan AC, Caleyachetty R, Sabharwal T, Harper B, Tomlinson M, Kirkham B, Hughes GR, D'Cruz D |
| Institution | Lupus Research Unit, St Thomas' Hospital, Lambeth Palace Road, London. |
| Source | Lupus 2005; 14(11):914-7. |
| MeSH | Aneurysm
Angiography
Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Endocarditis
Humans
Male
Mesenteric Arteries
Middle Aged
Polyarteritis Nodosa
Ulnar Artery
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| Abstract | Antiphospholipid syndrome in association with vasculitis is highlighted in this report. The combination of thrombotic and inflammatory processes resulted in endocarditis, aneurysm formation and thrombosis. To our knowledge this is the first presentation of a large vessel aneurysm in these conditions. Anticoagulation and immunosuppression are the treatment modalities of choice. |
| Language | eng |
| Pub Type(s) | Case Reports
Journal Article
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| PubMed ID | 16335586 |
