Nonbacterial Tumorous-Thrombotic Right-Sided Endocarditis in a Young Patient With Testicular Germ Cell Tumor

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Authors: Carlos A. Roldan, Arianna Pregenzer-Wenzler, Michelle D. Ratliff, Karla Almaraz, Erika L. Jones, Thomas M. Anderson
DOI: 10.1016/j.case.2025.12.004
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Abstract

In patients with malignancies, assessment of left ventricular and right ventricular systolic function by transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) before chemotherapy is a guideline-directed practice. Malignant tumors can metastasize to the heart via hematogenous or lymphatic spread or by direct extension, most commonly involving the pericardium and right heart chambers, less frequently the myocardium, and rarely the endocardium.1 Malignancies are also associated with hypercoagulability and may be complicated by deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism (PE), or, rarely, nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE).

Fields of Study & Subjects

Cardiac tumors and thrombi Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management

Publication details

Journal / source
CASE
Volume
10
Issue
5
Pages
191–195
Publication date
5 March 2026
Language
EN