Valvular lesion in ankylosing spondylitis – MCQ – Answer

Valvular lesion in ankylosing spondylitis – MCQ – Answer

Which of the following valvular lesions is associated with ankylosing spondylitis? Correct answer: d) Aortic regurgitation

Aortic regurgitation in connective tissue diseases is due to dilatation of aortic root.

Mitral valve prolapse is associated with Marfan syndrome. Mitral stenosis is a sequelae of rheumatic fever. Bicuspid aortic valve is a congenital anomaly.

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