Endophthalmitis and Mycotic Aneurysm: The Only Clues to Underlying Endocarditis

Author(s): Carmelli, Guy; Surles, Taylor; Brown, Alisha | Abstract: Infective endocarditis is a deadly disease that can present as a myriad of symptoms and thus itsdiagnosis can be missed. We present a case of infective endocarditis presenting as endogenousendophthalmitis and a ruptured mycotic aneurysm. This case illustrates both the complexity ofinfective endocarditis as a disease process and the more subtle diagnostic criteria as outlined by theModified Duke Criteria.