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Septic pulmonary embolism: three case reports.

Z Celebi Sözener¹, A Kayal, C Atasoy

¹Ankara University, School of Medicine, Department of Chest Diseases, Ankara, Turkey.

Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease = Archivio Monaldi Per Le Malattie Del Torace

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Summary

Septic pulmonary embolism, a serious condition, can arise from various sources like central lines or infective endocarditis. Prompt diagnosis and management are crucial for favorable outcomes in patients with bilateral cavitary nodular infiltrates.

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Pulmonary Medicine
Infectious Diseases
Radiology

Background:

Septic pulmonary embolism (SPE) is a rare but severe condition often presenting with non-specific symptoms.
Early recognition is vital for effective treatment and improved patient prognosis.

Observation:

Three distinct cases of SPE are presented, highlighting diverse etiologies: a central venous catheter-associated bloodstream infection with Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), infective endocarditis caused by Methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA), and a wound infection with Staphylococcus aureus.
All patients exhibited bilateral, irregular, cavitating parenchymal nodular infiltrates on thoracic computed tomography (CT) scans.

Findings:

Successful treatment with antibiotics and surgical intervention (tricuspid valve replacement) led to resolution of pulmonary nodules in two cases.
One patient, despite antibiotic therapy, experienced a fatal outcome, underscoring the critical nature of SPE.

Implications:

Bilateral cavitary nodular infiltrates on imaging should raise suspicion for SPE.
Timely diagnosis and aggressive management, including appropriate antimicrobial therapy and source control, are essential for managing septic pulmonary embolism.