Acute Mitral Regurgitation: An Unusual Cause of Unilateral Pulmonary Consolidation

Unilateral pulmonary consolidation generally indicates infectious pneumonia. In this case report, we describe a patient with infective endocarditis and acute mitral valve regurgitation who developed acute unilateral pulmonary consolidation that resolved dramatically after mechanical ventilation and diuretic therapy. The prompt resolution of the consolidation with treatment suggests pulmonary edema. This case report highlights that rare conditions such as acute pulmonary edema should be considered in the differential diagnosis of patients who present with unilateral pulmonary consolidation to avoid delay in appropriate treatment.