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1362122

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
8
pubmed:dateCreated
1993-2-9
pubmed:abstractText
Streptococcus bovis (S. bovis) endocarditis has been increasing over recent decades, especially among the senile population. A 74-year-old man presented with intermittent fever for two months. He had a past history of aortic dissection and underwent a Bentall operation one year before admission. A Janeway lesion was noted on his right hand and six blood cultures grew S. bovis. He was treated with penicillin-G, 3 microU intravenously, every six hours, and became afebrile three days later. A colonofiberoscopy was carried out despite the absence of any gastrointestinal symptoms, and a 2 x 2 cm mass was found at the cecum, with pathologic proof of adenocarcinoma. The patient died from a massive intracranial hemorrhage on the 23rd hospital day. Review of the literature revealed an intimate association between S. bovis bacteremia (or endocarditis) and underlying colonic neoplasia. Failure to be aware of the possible consequences of this combination may lead to detrimental patient prognosis. We strongly advise that every patient presenting with bacteremia or endocarditis due to this organism, even if they are free from gastrointestinal symptoms, should undergo a thorough lower gastrointestinal investigation to rule out colonic neoplasia.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Aug
pubmed:issn
0929-6646
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
91
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
814-7
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1992
pubmed:articleTitle
Streptococcus bovis endocarditis associated with colonic adenocarcinoma: report of a case.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, R.O.C.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Case Reports