Streptococcus bovis subacute bacterial endocarditis as a presenting symptom of occult double carcinoma of the colon.
A case of double carcinoma of the colon is presented in association with subacute bacterial endocarditis due to Streptococcus bovis. The presence of Streptococcus bovis septicemia is a strong pointer in favour of associated colon carcinoma even in the absence of gastrointestinal symptomatology.
D000368:Aged; D002277:Carcinoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D004698:Endocarditis, Subacute Bacterial / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology*