Purulent pericarditis-induced intracardiac perforation and infective endocarditis due to Parvimonas micra: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Purulent pericarditis, a rare disease with a high associated mortality rate in patients without adequate treatment, can cause serious complications, such as perforation of the surrounding tissue and organs. Parvimonas micra is a very rare cause of purulent pericarditis.

Case summary

A 70-year-old male patient presented to our emergency room with chest pain of 10 days' duration. An electrocardiogram showed ST-segment elevation and PR-segment depression on multiple leads. A transthoracic echocardiogram showed normal left ventricular function and a large amount of pericardial effusion. Acute pericarditis was diagnosed, and anti-inflammatory drug therapy was initiated. Due to the lack of improvement in the symptoms, pericardiocentesis was performed on Day 8 and

SUBMITTER: Morinaga H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7873805 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature