Myocardial infarction due to non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis in a patient with oligodendroglioma: an unusual presentation and diagnostic challenge-a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE) represents a manifestation of thrombotic endocarditis characterized by the formation of thrombus on the heart valve leaflet. While neurological events are the most frequent initial presentation of NBTE, myocardial infarction also stands out as a major clinical manifestation among NBTE patients.

Case summary

A 61-year-old female with no history of cardiovascular disease or episodes of chest pain suffered a left main trunk ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) after craniotomy for the treatment of oligodendroglioma. A comprehensive diagnostic workup, including coronary angiography, revealed no evidence of embolism. However, autopsy findings, in conjunction with cardiac ultrasound, contrast-enhanced computed t

SUBMITTER: Miura Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11811632 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature