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Valvular fibroelastomas complicated by Coxiella burnetti endocarditis.

Authors :
Meltzer E
Abu Al-Rub T
Kuperstein R
Sternik L
Prisant N
Stienlauf S
Source :
American heart journal plus : cardiology research and practice [Am Heart J Plus] 2021 Apr 20; Vol. 2, pp. 100008. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Apr 20 (Print Publication: 2021).
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Cardiac papillary fibroelastoma (CPF) is a valvular tumor that may be mistaken for infective endocarditis (IE). We describe a case of CPF complicated by Coxiella burnetti IE. According to Duke's criteria, a diagnosis of IE was repeatedly considered as excluded or established during the clinical course, highlighting the criteria limitations.<br />Competing Interests: The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.<br /> (© 2021 The Authors.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2666-6022
Volume :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
American heart journal plus : cardiology research and practice
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
38550875
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ahjo.2021.100008