Ruptured cerebral mycotic aneurysm, an unusual infective endocarditis presentation.
Although septic embolization associated with infective endocarditis is relatively frequent, mycotic cerebral aneurysms are a rare and potentially fatal complication. The authors report the case of a woman admitted with a cerebral haemorrhage due to mycotic aneurysm rupture, which led to a subacute i...
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Sociedade Galega de Medicina Interna,
2020-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | Although septic embolization associated with infective endocarditis is relatively frequent, mycotic cerebral aneurysms are a rare and potentially fatal complication. The authors report the case of a woman admitted with a cerebral haemorrhage due to mycotic aneurysm rupture, which led to a subacute infective endocarditis diagnosis. The patient underwent craniotomy with aneurysm excision and mitral valvuloplasty due to severe valvular insufficiency, with a favorable clinical outcome. The authors make a brief review, highlighting the challenge of the management of these patients, especially at surgical approach, which requires an individualized therapy strategy based on patient evolution. |
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| Item Description: | 0304-4866 1989-3922 10.22546/56/1859 |