| Literature DB >> 18004615 |
Sergey Yalonetsky1, David Mishaly, Ayelet Ben-Barak, Avraham Lorber.
Abstract
We present a case of nearly total posterior mitral leaflet destruction due to Loeffler endocarditis associated with Hodgkin's lymphoma in a 15-year-old adolescent. The patient was treated medically with subsequent surgical mitral valve replacement. Cardiac aspects of hypereosinophilic syndrome are also discussed.Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID: 18004615 DOI: 10.1007/s00246-007-9135-6
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pediatr Cardiol ISSN: 0172-0643 Impact factor: 1.655