Case Reports
Splenic mycotic aneurysm complicating Streptococcus salivarius mitral valve endocarditis
Authors:
R. W. P. M. R. A. S. Rajapaksha ,
National Hospital Sri Lanka, LK
K. L. R. Kalupahana,
National Hospital Sri Lanka, LK
U. Eranthaka
National Hospital Sri Lanka, LK
Abstract
A mycotic aneurysm is a serious, life-threatening complication occurring in 3-10% of patients with infective endocarditis. Splenic artery mycotic aneurysm is an extremely rare complication to occur, and it has not been previously reported with Streptococcus salivarius infective endocarditis. We are reporting a case of a 57-year-old woman with Streptococcus salivarius mitral valve endocarditis, complicated by a leaking splenic mycotic aneurysm which was successfully managed with embolisation. It is important to consider this rare complication in infective endocarditis patients with an acute abdomen.
How to Cite:
Rajapaksha RWPMRAS, Kalupahana KLR, Eranthaka U. Splenic mycotic aneurysm complicating Streptococcus salivarius mitral valve endocarditis. Asian Journal of Internal Medicine. 2023;2(1):75–8. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/ajim.v2i1.79
Published on
07 Feb 2023.
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