title: Streptococcus sanguis endocarditis associated with colonic carcinoma.
abstract: Infective endocarditis caused by Streptococcus bovis is known to be associated with colorectal malignancy. Other less common streptococci, specifically Streptococcus sanguis, can be similarly associated with gastrointestinal carcinoma. We present a case of disseminated colorectal carcinoma occurring after a confirmed S sanguis endocarditis, that required mitral valve surgery. There may be a need for gastrointestinal surveillance in patients presenting with bacteraemia caused by less common streptococci.
authors.affiliation: Hillingdon Hospital, Cardiology, Pield Heath Road, Uxbridge, UB8 3NN, UK.
authors.forename: Sukhjinder
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Nijjer
authors.forename: Simon William
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Dubrey