Emphysematous myocardial abscess without infective endocarditis

Clin Case Rep. 2021 Aug 16;9(8):e04658. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.4658. eCollection 2021 Aug.

Abstract

Diagnosis of myocardial abscess without endocarditis is challenging, and a high index of clinical suspicion is fundamental for diagnosis. It should never be ruled out before TEE. And CT could be a helpful modality in case of emphysematous morphology.

Keywords: Escherichia coli; emphysematous; myocardial abscess.