Zdravniški Vestnik (Oct 2009)

Ebstein\'s anomaly and a rare coagulation disorder – Case report and review of literature

  • Jure Dolenc,
  • Samo Zver,
  • Mirta Koželj,
  • Martina Fink,
  • Tadej Pajič

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 78, no. 10

Abstract

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Backgrounds: Ebstein’s anomaly of tricuspid valve is a rare congenital heart anomaly. Surgical implantation of artefi cial tricuspid valve is a standard treatment modality. Common late complication of such surgical procedure is artefi cial valve thrombosis. Th is is a life threatening condition, which demands surgical intervention promptly. Conclusions: In following article, we describe a case of a patient with Ebstein’s anomaly and late artefi cial tricuspid valve thrombosis. Th e case was complicated with a mild form of haemophilia C, a rare coagulation disorder. Genetic analysis was also performed.