A case report on non-bacterial endocarditis in a young lady with
metastatic colon cancer
Abstract
Non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE) presented a diagnostic
dilemma in a 54-year-old woman with metastatic colon cancer. A large
mass on the tricuspid valve initially suggested tumoral invasion.
However, prompt anticoagulation led to complete resolution, indicating
NBTE. This case highlights the challenges of differentiating NBTE from
metastatic disease in high-risk patients. While transthoracic and
transesophageal echocardiography (TTE and TEE) raised suspicion of tumor
spread, anticoagulant therapy achieved successful resolution,
potentially offering an alternative management approach. The case report
proposes considering novel oral anticoagulants (NOACs) like apixaban for
such scenarios.