Kisilevsky Eli, Pesin Nataly, Mandell Daniel, Margolin Edward A
Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Medical Imaging, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
BMJ Case Rep. 2021 Mar 4;14(3):e240349. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2020-240349.
We describe a case of subacute bacterial endocarditis and mycotic brain aneurysm caused by a due to untreated dental caries. is a rare cause of endocarditis that has a high incidence of aneurysmal and haemorrhagic complications. All patients with intracranial aneurysms who have signs of systemic infection should be considered to have mycotic aneurysms until proven otherwise. Dental habits should be included in regular medical assessment and dental care should be considered for patients presenting with infectious symptoms.
我们描述了一例因未治疗的龋齿导致的亚急性细菌性心内膜炎和霉菌性脑动脉瘤病例。龋齿是心内膜炎的罕见病因，其动脉瘤和出血并发症的发生率很高。所有有全身感染迹象的颅内动脉瘤患者，在未证实其他情况之前，均应考虑患有霉菌性动脉瘤。牙科习惯应纳入常规医疗评估，对于出现感染症状的患者应考虑进行牙科护理。
