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PMC9250667_02
left psoas abscess on abdominal CT scan
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F1
Diagnostic assessment: a thoraco-abdominal computed tomographic scan done following this revealed a left psoas abscess with dimensions of 90 x 42 x 40mm (Figure 1).
septic pulmonary embolus (arrow) chest CT scan
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In the lower chest there were thick walled cavitary lesions suggestive of septic pulmonary emboli (Figure 2).
transthoracic echocardiography showing vegetation on anterior leaflet of tricuspid valve (white arrow) on apical four chamber view
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It showed the presence of an oscillating mass on the anterior leaflet of the tricuspid measuring 13mm x 7mm, compatible with a vegetation (Figure 3).
transthoracic echocardiography showing severe tricuspid regurgitation on apical four chamber view
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There was dilatation of the right ventricle and the right atrium with severe tricuspid regurgitation (Figure 4).