Rupture of a pulmonary artery mycotic aneurysm associated with candidal endocarditis

Am J Med. 1988 Jan;84(1):142-4. doi: 10.1016/0002-9343(88)90023-x.

Abstract

Candidal endocarditis can develop if candidemia occurs during Swan-Ganz catheterization. Candida endocarditis may persist for many months and is fatal unless the infected valve is resected. Herein is reported the first case of rupture of a mycotic pulmonary artery aneurysm caused by chronic candidal endocarditis. The endocarditis followed Swan-Ganz catheterization and aneurysm progressed despite appropriate medical and surgical therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Amphotericin B / therapeutic use
  • Aneurysm, Infected / etiology*
  • Candidiasis / drug therapy
  • Candidiasis / etiology*
  • Catheterization, Swan-Ganz / adverse effects*
  • Endocarditis / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pulmonary Artery*
  • Rupture, Spontaneous
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Amphotericin B