Tropheryma whipplei endocarditis presenting as chronic valvular disease: A case report and review of literature

AbstractWhipple's endocarditis is a rare but treatable infectious disease. We discuss the diagnostic work-up of a case lacking classic endocarditis features. Current challenges in diagnosis and treatment of this under-recognized infection are highlighted. This case underscores the necessity of...

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Published in:Human pathology : case reports 2019-11, Vol.18, p.200321-200321, Article 200321
Main Authors: Naso, Julia R, Wong, Davie, Wong, Daniel R, Chen, Chien-Hung, Hoang, Linda M.N
Format: Article
Language:English
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Culture-negative endocarditis
Endocarditis
Pathology
Tropheryma whipplei
Whipple's disease
Whipple's endocarditis
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Summary:AbstractWhipple's endocarditis is a rare but treatable infectious disease. We discuss the diagnostic work-up of a case lacking classic endocarditis features. Current challenges in diagnosis and treatment of this under-recognized infection are highlighted. This case underscores the necessity of considering Whipple's endocarditis in the differential diagnosis for chronic valvular disease.
ISSN:2214-3300
2214-3300
DOI:10.1016/j.ehpc.2019.200321