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Percutaneous Removal of a Cardiac Mass in a Patient with Infective Endocarditis: A Case Report
Nii Koney1,2, Chelsea Benmessaoud3, Kalonji Y Cole3
1Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiological Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, California, United States.
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Pediatric infective endocarditis (IE) is rare but serious. A minimally invasive percutaneous approach successfully removed a right ventricular vegetation, leading to rapid improvement in a 15-year-old boy.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Interventional Cardiology
Background:
- Infective endocarditis (IE) is uncommon in children, often presenting with vague symptoms.
- Prompt diagnosis and management are crucial due to high mortality rates associated with pediatric IE.
Abstract:
Infective endocarditis (IE) in the pediatric population is uncommon and presents with nonspecific signs. Nonetheless, prompt diagnosis and management are critical given its high mortality rate. We present the case of a 15-year-old boy who initially presented with bilateral multifocal pneumonia and was found to have IE with a right ventricular vegetation. The vegetation was removed percutaneously, obviating a more invasive surgical approach. The patient tolerated the procedure well and rapidly improved following removal of the vegetation. This case report highlights the utility of a novel, minimally invasive approach for the management of cardiac masses.
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