Abstract
A case of double carcinoma of the colon is presented in association with subacute bacterial endocarditis due to Streptococcus bovis. The presence of Streptococcus bovis septicemia is a strong pointer in favour of associated colon carcinoma even in the absence of gastrointestinal symptomatology.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Carcinoma / complications*
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Carcinoma / pathology
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Colonic Neoplasms / complications*
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Colonic Neoplasms / pathology
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Colonic Neoplasms / surgery
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Endocarditis, Subacute Bacterial / etiology*
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Endocarditis, Subacute Bacterial / surgery
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Humans
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Male
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Streptococcal Infections / etiology*