Unusual cause of a stroke in a patient with seronegative rheumatoid arthritis

Cardiovasc Surg. 1999 Oct;7(6):659-60. doi: 10.1016/s0967-2109(99)00013-7.

Abstract

The case of a patient who suffered a severe cerebrovascular accident caused by an aortic rheumatoid granuloma is presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aortic Valve Insufficiency / etiology*
  • Arthritis, Rheumatoid / complications*
  • Endocarditis / etiology
  • Humans
  • Intracranial Embolism / etiology
  • Male
  • Stroke / etiology*