Aspergillus endocarditis, myocarditis and pericarditis complicating necrotizing fasciitis. Case report and subject review

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Contributors

  • Consolato Sergi - , Heidelberg University  (Author)
  • Jürgen Weitz - , Heidelberg University  (Author)
  • Walter J. Hofmann - , Heidelberg University  (Author)
  • Peter Sinn - , Heidelberg University  (Author)
  • Andrea Eckart - , Heidelberg University  (Author)
  • Gerd Otto - , Heidelberg University  (Author)
  • Philipp A. Schnabel - , Heidelberg University  (Author)
  • Herwart F. Otto - , Heidelberg University  (Author)

Abstract

A patient with Aspergillus endocarditis, myocarditis and pericarditis is described. A 55-year-old man developed necrotizing fasciitis of the lower abdominal wall, pelvis and right thigh. Despite aggressive surgical debridement and antibiotic coverage, the patient died of multisystem organ failure. Autopsy revealed Aspergillus thromboulcerative endocarditis, myocarditis and pericarditis, acute necrotizing fungal bronchopneumonia and mycotic dissemination to brain, kidney and thyroid gland. A review of the literature showed that in the absence of open-heart surgery Aspergillus endocarditis and myocarditis are very uncommon.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)177-180
Number of pages4
JournalVirchows Archiv
Volume429
Issue number2-3
Publication statusPublished - 1996
Peer-reviewedYes
Externally publishedYes

External IDs

PubMed 8917720

Keywords

Keywords

  • Aspergillus, Endocarditis, Epicarditis, Myocarditis, Necrotizing fasciitis