Aspergillus endocarditis in a paediatric patient after a cardiac surgery, associated with septic pulmonary embolism and pulmonary hypertension

We report a rare case of pulmonary prosthetic valve endocarditis due to Aspergillus fumigatus, associated with septic pulmonary embolism and secondary pulmonary hypertension, in a 4-year-old boy with surgically corrected tetralogy of Fallot. The diagnosis and treatment of Aspergillus endocarditis re...

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Published in:Cardiology in the young 2015-03, Vol.25 (3), p.563-565
Main Authors: Miranda, Joana O., de Sousa, António Rodrigues, Monterroso, José
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aspergillus - pathogenicity
Brief Reports
Cardiac Surgical Procedures - adverse effects
Child, Preschool
Endocarditis - etiology
Endocarditis - microbiology
Fatal Outcome
Humans
Hypertension, Pulmonary - complications
Hypertension, Pulmonary - etiology
Male
Pulmonary Embolism - complications
Pulmonary Embolism - etiology
Tetralogy of Fallot - surgery
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Summary:We report a rare case of pulmonary prosthetic valve endocarditis due to Aspergillus fumigatus, associated with septic pulmonary embolism and secondary pulmonary hypertension, in a 4-year-old boy with surgically corrected tetralogy of Fallot. The diagnosis and treatment of Aspergillus endocarditis remains highly challenging. The best therapeutic option for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension due to an infectious thromboembolic event is highly debatable and the results are poor.
ISSN:1047-9511
1467-1107
DOI:10.1017/S1047951114000432