Isolated thrombus producing tricuspid stenosis: an unusual presentation in primary antiphospholipid syndrome

Indian Heart J. 2004 Jan-Feb;56(1):61-3.

Abstract

We report the case of a female patient who presented with signs and symptoms of tricuspid stenosis. Echocardiography revealed a sessile mass on the tricuspid valve. A diagnosis of primary cardiac tumor was made but histopathologic examination revealed the mass to be an organized thrombus. Subsequent serological tests showed elevated titers of anticardiolipin antibodies in the absence of any associated disease. This case highlights an unusual presentation of the primary antiphospholipid syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antiphospholipid Syndrome / complications*
  • Female
  • Heart Diseases / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Thrombosis / etiology*
  • Tricuspid Valve Stenosis / etiology*