Cardiovascular Pathology for Medical II Students

Lab 2f Bacterial Endocarditis

Slides 2-8 & 32-43000 A | 32-43000 B & C

2-8 Bacterial Endocarditis Note the large, friable vegetation on the mitral valve. Since the valve otherwise appears normal, it is likely that this represents acute endocarditis. This may have resulted from bacteremic exposure to a virulent organism, or infection in an immunocompromised individual.
Vegetation: Low Power (32-43000) This is a low power view of endocardium and myocardium, showing a fibrin vegetation on the endocardial surface. Note that the endocardium appears edematous and inflamed.

Digital Legends for Labs/Cases
Lab 1
1.a | 1.b | 1.c | 1.d | 1.e | 1.f | 1.g
Lab 2
2.a | 2.b | 2.c | 2.d | 2.e | 2.f | 2.g | 2.h | 2.i
Lab 3
3.a | 3.b | 3.c | 3.d | 3.e | 3.f | 3.g | 3.h

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Updated December 18, 2007