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Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports | Volume-13 | Issue-10
From Heart to Organs: CT and MRI Detection of Multisystemic Complications in Infective Endocarditis – A Case Report
A. Bouelhaz, A. Najmi, O. Setti, S. Ben Elhend, B. Slioui, R. Roukhsi, S. Belasri, N. Hammoune, A. Mouhsine
Published: Oct. 25, 2025 |
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Pages: 2544-2549
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Abstract
Infective endocarditis (IE) is a life-threatening infection of the heart valves, frequently complicated by systemic emboli and multisystem involvement. We report the case of a 62-year-old male who developed IE secondary to post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) of the elbow, following surgical management of a complex fracture. The patient experienced cerebral septic emboli, splenic and renal infarcts, and early lumbar discitis. Cross-sectional imaging, including computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), was pivotal in detecting these complications, assessing the extent of tissue involvement, and guiding therapeutic decisions. This case underscores the essential role of imaging in identifying and characterizing the multisystem complications of endocarditis.