Abstract
We describe a case of Streptococcus lutetiensis infective endocarditis occurring in a patient following colonic polypectomy. The patient had multiple risk factors for infective endocarditis including pre-existing mitral valve prolapse and regurgitation. Transoesophageal echocardiography revealed a friable mass on the posterior mitral valve leaflet, confirming the diagnosis. The patient was treated with intravenous antibiotics, successfully underwent mitral valve surgery and was discharged home for outpatient follow-up. This report details an uncommon case presentation, highlights areas for improvement in clinical practice, and summarises the current knowledge available in the literature regarding Streptococcus bovis infective endocarditis.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 001110 |
Journal | European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2019 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Colonic polypectomy
- Infective endocarditis
- Streptococcus bovis