Key result
Whipple disease presents with severe aortic regurgitation in a 55-year-old man.
Why the study?
Cardiac involvement of Whipple disease is commonly found at autopsy but remains underrecognized clinically.
Population
1 patient with severe aortic regurgitation and Whipple disease
Design
Case report
Authors
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May prompt Whipple evaluation in unexplained severe aortic regurgitation; extends sparse reports of valvular involvement.
Case Report (n=1)
Highlights a rare case of severe aortic regurgitation secondary to Whipple disease endocarditis.
Michael Jeserich (1997) conducted a case report in Whipple disease and aortic regurgitation (n=1). Whipple disease was evaluated. A 55-year-old man presented with severe aortic regurgitation at the time of Whipple disease diagnosis.
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