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

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

Abstract

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.

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Published
2009-10-01
How to Cite
1.
Dolenc J, Zver S, Koželj M, Fink M, Pajič T. Ebstein\’s anomaly and a rare coagulation disorder – Case report and review of literature. TEST ZdravVestn [Internet]. 1Oct.2009 [cited 5Aug.2024];78(10). Available from: http://vestnik-dev.szd.si/index.php/ZdravVest/article/view/387
Section
Case report, short scientific article