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[A case of oxalosis with heart and lung involvement].

Authors :
Magnani G
Fatone F
Martella D
Binetti G
Magnani B
Source :
Cardiologia (Rome, Italy) [Cardiologia] 1992 Jul; Vol. 37 (7), pp. 507-11.
Publication Year :
1992

Abstract

We report the case of a 37-year-old woman with oxalosis, and cardiopulmonary involvement. Two-dimensional and Doppler echocardiography disclosed intracardiac calcifications compatible with deposition of calcium oxalate, and severe chronic pulmonary hypertension. Endomyocardial biopsy showed interstitial deposition of calcium oxalate. The absence of severe cardiac disease strengthened a deposition of calcium oxalate even in the arteries of the lungs, with secondary chronic pulmonary hypertension.

Details

Language :
Italian
ISSN :
0393-1978
Volume :
37
Issue :
7
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Cardiologia (Rome, Italy)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
8521429