title: Spontaneous splenic rupture as complication of infective endocarditis.
abstract: A case is reported of spontaneously ruptured spleen occurring as a fatal complication of Group B streptococcal endocarditis, despite control of infection with antibiotics and early surgery.
authors.affiliation: University Department of Medical Cardiology, Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, U.K.
authors.forename: S D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Pringle
authors.forename: A C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: McCartney
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Cobbe
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004697:Endocarditis, Bacterial / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000473:pathology; D013154:Spleen / Q000473:pathology; D013161:Splenic Rupture / Q000473:pathology*; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000473:pathology*; D013292:Streptococcus agalactiae