BLOOD CYST OF THE PULMONARY VALVE: A CASE REPORT
Abstract
Blood-filled cysts of the heart valves are commonly reported at postmortem examination of infants but are rare in older children and adults. We present a case with blood cyst on the pulmonary valve that was surgically removed at the open heart operation. We also review the relevant literature.
Key Words: Blood cyst, Pulmonary valve, Factor VIII.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
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Journal Section
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Authors
Fulya Çakalağaoğlu
This is me
Cantürk Çakalağaoğlu
This is me
Cem Alhan
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Sevgi Küllü
This is me
Publication Date
December 3, 2016
Submission Date
May 10, 2016
Acceptance Date
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Published in Issue
Year 1999 Volume: 12 Number: 3