Libman-Sacks endocarditis in a child with systemic lupus erythematosus: a case report and literature review

• Main Authors: Jingyi Lu (Author), Shengfang Bao (Author), Xuemei Xu (Author), Yingying Jin (Author), Chenxi Liu (Author), Yuqi Zhang (Author), Qian Wang (Author), Yanliang Jin (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Libman-Sacks endocarditis (LSE) is a cardiac condition characterized by the growth of verrucous vegetation. Although relatively rare in children, LSE is nevertheless a known cardiac manifestation of autoimmune diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The mitral valve is the most commo...