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Aortic valve vegetation without endocarditis.

Sacha P Salzberg1, Dmitry Nemirovsky, Martin E Goldman

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Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome can cause large aortic valve masses, mimicking infective endocarditis. Prompt anticoagulation therapy led to complete resolution in this case, highlighting a crucial diagnostic consideration.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Rheumatology
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Aortic valve masses can present diagnostic challenges, with differential diagnoses including infection, tumor, and thrombus.
  • Acute middle cerebral artery infarction necessitates a thorough investigation into potential embolic sources.

Observation:

  • A 30-year-old male presented with acute ischemic stroke due to a large, mobile aortic valve mass identified via transesophageal echocardiography.
  • Workup revealed antiphospholipid antibodies and a history of deep venous thrombosis, but no evidence of systemic infection.

Findings:

  • The aortic valve mass resolved completely following anticoagulation therapy.
  • This case underscores the importance of considering antiphospholipid antibody syndrome in valvular vegetations without infectious endocarditis.

Implications:

  • Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome should be a key consideration in the differential diagnosis of cardiac masses, particularly in the absence of infection.
  • Vigilant observation and anticoagulation are effective treatment strategies for valvular vegetations associated with antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, regardless of size.