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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Cardiology

Context:

  • A 69-year-old female with a history of esophageal cancer recurrence presented with symptoms of infection.
  • A recent bronchoscopic biopsy of a mediastinal lymph node led to abscess formation.

Purpose:

  • To describe a rare case of complex infection spread.
  • To highlight the potential complications following invasive procedures in cancer patients.

Summary:

  • The patient developed a lymph node abscess that formed a fistula into the superior vena cava, causing a Streptococcus anginosus bloodstream infection.
  • The infection subsequently spread to the brain through a pre-existing atrial septal defect, resulting in multiple brain abscesses.

Impact:

  • This case underscores the importance of vigilant monitoring for infectious complications after procedures in immunocompromised patients.
  • It highlights the critical role of pre-existing cardiac anomalies in the dissemination of infections.