Pulmonary endarterectomy for saddling pulmonary embolism by Aspergillus fungus in an immunocompetent patient

Abstract

We present a case of Tricuspid valve Aspergillus endocarditis with saddle shaped massive pulmonary embolism occurring in an immunocompetent host. The patient was managed uniquely by pulmonary endarterectomy (PEA) and combination antifungal chemotherapy with Liposomal amphotericin-B + caspofungin.

Keywords

• Fungal endocarditis
• Pulmonary embolism
• Pulmonary endarterectomy