Cartilaginous transformation of the aortic valve
TA Seemayer, WL Thelmo… - American Journal of …, 1973 - academic.oup.com
TA Seemayer, WL Thelmo, J Morin
American Journal of Clinical Pathology, 1973•academic.oup.comA young man developed cartilaginous transformation of the aortic valve following an acute
febrile illness, and the defect terminated in severe aortic valve insufficiency. The clinical and
pathologic aspects of this presentation are discussed, along with proposed mechanisms of
pathogenesis.
febrile illness, and the defect terminated in severe aortic valve insufficiency. The clinical and
pathologic aspects of this presentation are discussed, along with proposed mechanisms of
pathogenesis.
Abstract
A young man developed cartilaginous transformation of the aortic valve following an acute febrile illness, and the defect terminated in severe aortic valve insufficiency. The clinical and pathologic aspects of this presentation are discussed, along with proposed mechanisms of pathogenesis.
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