Emphysematous myocardial abscess without infective endocarditis

Abstract

Abstract Diagnosis of myocardial abscess without endocarditis is challenging, and a high index of clinical suspicion is fundamental for diagnosis. It should never be ruled out before TEE. And CT could be a helpful modality in case of emphysematous morphology.

Keywords

• emphysematous
• Escherichia coli
• myocardial abscess