Anomalous coronary artery masquerading as a root abscess: a case report.
Future Cardiol
; 20(5-6): 275-280, 2024 Apr 25.
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Abnormal coronary arteries are rare and are usually not dangerous. We present a case of a 67-year-old male with an infection in the bone and persistent findings of bacteria in the blood who had an abnormal coronary artery that mimicked an infected space. Ultrasound of the heart found thickening and a space around the aortic root, highly suspicious for an infection in the setting of bacteria in the blood. Urgent surgery was performed, revealing no signs of infection but abnormal coronary artery anatomy. This case highlights the importance of considering atypical anatomy in the diagnosis of infection around the heart. While this should not delay intervention, it emphasizes the need to be aware of differences in anatomy.
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Assunto principal:
Ecocardiografia Transesofagiana
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Anomalias dos Vasos Coronários
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Abscesso
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Aged
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Humans
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Male
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En
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Future Cardiol
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2024
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