Author(s): Almeida, J ; Bau, J ; Baptista, I ; Matias, T ; Quininha, J ; Bentes-Jesus, J M ; Vital-Morgado, A
Date: 1992
Origin: Acta Médica Portuguesa
Document details
Adenocarcinoma of the colon disclosed by endocarditis caused by Streptococcus bovis.
Description
The association of Streptococcus bovis endocarditis with colonic neoplasms has been well documented. We describe a patient in whom the finding of a Str. bovis endocarditis stimulated investigation which resulted in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of an adenocarcinoma of the colon.
The association of Streptococcus bovis endocarditis with colonic neoplasms has been well documented. We describe a patient in whom the finding of a Str. bovis endocarditis stimulated investigation which resulted in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of an adenocarcinoma of the colon.
Document Type
Journal article
Language Portuguese
Language Portuguese
