Adenocarcinoma of the colon disclosed by endocarditis caused by Streptococcus bovis.

Authors

  • J Almeida Serviço de Medicina, Hospital de São José, Lisboa.
  • J Bau
  • I Baptista
  • T Matias
  • J Quininha
  • J M Bentes-Jesus
  • A Vital-Morgado

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.3250

Abstract

The association of Streptococcus bovis endocarditis with colonic neoplasms has been well documented. We describe a patient in whom the finding of a Str. bovis endocarditis stimulated investigation which resulted in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of an adenocarcinoma of the colon.

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Almeida J, Bau J, Baptista I, Matias T, Quininha J, Bentes-Jesus JM, Vital-Morgado A. Adenocarcinoma of the colon disclosed by endocarditis caused by Streptococcus bovis. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 1992 Jun. 30 [cited 2024 Mar. 28];5(6):335-7. Available from: https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/3250

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Arquivo Histórico