Wilczynska M, Khoo J P, McCann G P
Glenfield Hospital, Leicester, UK.
BMJ Case Rep. 2010 Nov 29;2010:bcr1120092502. doi: 10.1136/bcr.11.2009.2502.
Isolated native tricuspid valve endocarditis (TVE) in non-intravenous drug users is a very rare condition. We describe an unusual presentation of Enterococcus faecalis TVE associated with spondylodiscitis, positive cytoplasmic antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies and antiproteinase-3 antibodies vasculitic rash in an otherwise healthy patient with no history of intravenous drug use or underlying cardiac abnormalities. A high index of clinical suspicion is required in patients presenting with unusual features and pyrexia of unknown origin. Simple tests including serial blood cultures and echocardiography may help to establish the correct diagnosis and commence appropriate treatment.
非静脉吸毒者孤立性原发性三尖瓣心内膜炎(TVE)是一种非常罕见的病症。我们描述了一例罕见的粪肠球菌性TVE病例,该病例与一名无静脉吸毒史或潜在心脏异常的健康患者的脊椎椎间盘炎、阳性胞浆抗中性粒细胞胞浆抗体及抗蛋白酶-3抗体血管炎皮疹相关。对于具有异常特征和不明原因发热的患者,需要高度的临床怀疑。包括连续血培养和超声心动图在内的简单检查可能有助于做出正确诊断并开始适当治疗。