[Pulmonary valve endocarditis caused by Streptococcus D bovis in a patient with a colorectal adenocarcinoma]

Arch Mal Coeur Vaiss. 1988 Jun;81(6):797-800.
[Article in French]

Abstract

A case of pulmonary endocarditis caused by Streptococcus D bovis in a female patient with colorectal adenocarcinoma is reported. The M-mode and two-dimensional echocardiographic and pulsed doppler ultrasound findings are described. A review of the literature shows that Streptococcus D bovis pulmonary endocarditis is rare. Any septicaemia or endocarditis caused by this organism calls for invasive exploration of the digestive tract, and especially the colon.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / complications*
  • Aged
  • Colonic Neoplasms / complications*
  • Echocardiography
  • Endocarditis, Bacterial / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pulmonary Valve Insufficiency / etiology*
  • Pulmonary Valve Insufficiency / surgery
  • Streptococcal Infections*
  • Ultrasonography