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Actinomycotic Endocarditis of the Eustachian Valve.

Authors :
Kennedy, Jamie L. W.
Chua, Dave C. Y.
Brix, William K.
Dent, John M.
Source :
Echocardiography; May2008, Vol. 25 Issue 5, p540-542, 3p, 3 Color Photographs
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article reports on the case of a 27-year-old female drug user who was admitted with fever, chills, and sharp chest pain. Her medical history was significant for treating Staphylococcal tricuspid valve endocarditis. Meanwhile, chest-computed tomography revealed multiple nodules, a cavitary lesion, and cutoff of the left lower pulmonary artery consistent with septic emboli. Moreover, the case highlighted an uncommon location for endocarditis and the organism Actinomyces israelii.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07422822
Volume :
25
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Echocardiography
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
31815981
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-8175.2008.00645.x