A patient with systemic lupus erythematosus developed acute mitral regurgitation due to ruptured chordae tendineae, requiring mitral valve replacement. Typical changes of Libman-Sacks endocarditis were observed in the excised mitral valve. Immunofluorescent studies revealed antinuclear antibody and deposits of immunoglobulins and complement within small vessels.
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