Open AccessStreptococcus bovis endocarditis as a sign of colon cancer: Case report
Author(s) -
Igor Ivanov,
Jadranka Dejanović,
Radovan Cvijanović,
Olivera Ivanov,
Milovan Petrović,
Gordana Panić
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
srpski arhiv za celokupno lekarstvo
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.135
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 2406-0895
pISSN - 0370-8179
DOI - 10.2298/sarh1408476i
Subject(s) - medicine , streptococcus bovis , endocarditis , sign (mathematics) , cancer , microbiology and biotechnology , rumen , chemistry , food science , fermentation , biology , mathematical analysis , mathematics
. Streptococcus bovis is labeled in the literature as a cause of bacteremia and endocarditis, which are often associated with gastrointestinal malignancy. Case Outline. In our paper we present a patient with endocarditis induced by Streptococcus bovis who was also, after completed cardiologic examination and treatment, diagnosed colon cancer in situ by targeted endoscopy. Owing to the timely diagnosis, and after successful cardiologic surgery with implantation of an artificial aortic valve, patient underwent surgery of the colon, and is now asymptomatic and in good health. Conclusion. Complete and detailed endoscopic examination of the colon must be done in patients with endocarditis caused by Streptococcus bovis, even if the patient is asymptomatic. By following these recommendations, it is possible to detect precancerosis or cancer at an early stage and save the patient’s life