2024
DOI: 10.2174/011871529x313367240722040919
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Misdiagnosed Isolated Ruptured Mycotic Mitral Valve Aneurysm as Mitral Annulus Calcification

Sara Afshar,
Mohsen Moohebati,
Mehdi Kahrom
et al.

Abstract: Introduction: Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis (SBE) is a slowly developing type of infective endocarditis. Aneurysm is more common in this type of endocarditis. Currently, SBE is an uncommon cause of unexplained fever (FUO) because rapid diagnostic capabilities, such as echocardiography, have improved. Despite echocardiography, endocarditis and valvular aneurysm were missed in our patient due to the location and special shape of the aneurysm near the annulus. Case Representation: We present a case of SBE res… Show more

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