Congenital polyvalvular disease: a review

Pediatr Cardiol. 2001 Mar-Apr;22(2):93-101. doi: 10.1007/s002460010169.

Abstract

This review outlines the morphologic and pathogenetic characteristics of congenital polyvalvular disease. Two cases are used for exemplification. The macroscopic and histologic features of the valves as well as associated cardiac lesions and clinical syndromes are described, followed by a discussion of morphogenesis of this disease.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Heart / embryology
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / complications
  • Heart Valve Diseases / congenital*
  • Heart Valve Diseases / pathology*
  • Heart Valves / anatomy & histology
  • Humans
  • Models, Animal