Severe heart valve calcification in a young patient with Werner syndrome

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作者
Grubitzsch, H [1 ]
Beholz, S [1 ]
Wollert, HG [1 ]
Eckel, L [1 ]
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[1] Klinikum Karlsburg, Clin Cardiothorac & Vasc Surg, Heart & Diabet Ctr Mecklenburg Vorpommern, D-17495 Karlsburg, Germany
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10.1016/S1054-8807(99)00036-8
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
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Werner syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by the appearance of premature aging. We report on severe aortic and mitral valve calcification in an 18-year-old girl, necessitating double valve replacement. These special cardiovascular findings are discussed with regard to diagnosis and treatment. Cardiovasc Pathol 2000,9:53-54 (C) 2000 by Elsevier Science Inc.
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