Dermatologic manifestations of infective endocarditis
AUTOR(ES)
Gomes, Rafael Tomaz, Tiberto, Larissa Rezende, Bello, Viviane Nardin Monte, Lima, Margarete Aparecida Jacometo, Nai, Gisele Alborghetti, Abreu, Marilda Aparecida Milanez Morgado de
FONTE
An. Bras. Dermatol.
DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO
2016-10
RESUMO
Abstract Despite advances in diagnosis and treatment, infective endocarditis still shows considerable morbidity and mortality rates. The dermatological examination in patients with suspected infective endocarditis may prove very useful, as it might reveal suggestive abnormalities of this disease, such as Osler’s nodes and Janeway lesions. Osler’s nodes are painful, purple nodular lesions, usually found on the tips of fingers and toes. Janeway lesions, in turn, are painless erythematous macules that usually affect palms and soles. We report a case of infective endocarditis and highlight the importance of skin examination as a very important element in the presumptive diagnosis of infective endocarditis.
