Recurrent prosthetic mitral valve infective endocarditis and perivalvular abscess: first description by PET/CT angiography

Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging. 2016 Jul;43(8):1565. doi: 10.1007/s00259-016-3412-7. Epub 2016 May 13.
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Keywords: Infective endocarditis; PET/CT; Perivalvular abscess; Prosthetic valve.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abscess / diagnostic imaging*
  • Abscess / etiology*
  • Aged
  • Endocarditis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Endocarditis / etiology
  • Female
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Mitral Valve*
  • Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography*
  • Prosthesis-Related Infections / diagnostic imaging*
  • Prosthesis-Related Infections / etiology
  • Recurrence