Abstract
Streptococcal bacteremia is an uncommon presentation for colorectal malignancy, yet most physicians would probably be aware of the association between Streptococcus bovis infection and such malignancy; however, many physicians may be unaware that other streptococcal species are also associated with colon and rectal cancers. We describe a 62-year-old male with adenocarcinoma of the sigmoid colon with the presentation of infective endocarditis due to infection by Streptococcus viridans, and we also report on the condition's successful treatment.
MeSH terms
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Adenocarcinoma / complications*
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Adenocarcinoma / diagnosis
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Adenocarcinoma / secondary
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Adenocarcinoma / surgery
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Aortic Valve / surgery
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Colonic Neoplasms / complications*
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Colonic Neoplasms / diagnosis
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Colonic Neoplasms / surgery
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Colonoscopy
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Endocarditis, Bacterial / complications*
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Endocarditis, Bacterial / drug therapy
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Endocarditis, Bacterial / surgery
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Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation
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Humans
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Lymphatic Metastasis
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Oxacillin / therapeutic use
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Remission Induction
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Streptococcal Infections / complications*
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Streptococcal Infections / drug therapy
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Streptococcal Infections / microbiology
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Viridans Streptococci / isolation & purification*
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Oxacillin