Tropheryma whipplei endocarditis presenting as chronic valvular disease: A case report and review of literature

Publication date: November 2019Source: Human Pathology: Case Reports, Volume 18Author(s): Julia R. Naso, Davie Wong, Daniel R. Wong, Chien-Hung Chen, Linda M.N. HoangAbstractWhipple's endocarditis is a rare but treatable infectious disease. We discuss the diagnostic work-up of a case lacking classic endocarditis features. Current challenges in diagnosis and treatment of this under-recognized infection are highlighted. This case underscores the necessity of considering Whipple's endocarditis in the differential diagnosis for chronic valvular disease.
Source: Human Pathology: Case Reports - Category: Pathology Source Type: research