Ruptured mitral valve abscess with mitral incompetence in culture negative infective endocarditis: case report.

ABSTRACT: Introduction:Perivalvular abscess in native valve infective endocarditis (IE) is associated with significantly increased mortality. Case description:Herein, we report a 29 year old Indian male who presented with culture negative IE with perivalvular abscess and severe mitral regurgitation requiring mitral valve replacement. Discussion:Initial approach is very difficult in terms of when IE presents as culture negative. This case highlights the important role of echocardiography in the management of culture negative IE.

SUBMITTER: Dashti R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6426010 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature