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September 5, 2025CureusOpen Access

Marantic Endocarditis in Malignancy: A Case Report of a Challenging Diagnosis

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Diagnosis of marantic endocarditis highlights the challenge posed by vague symptoms and requires thorough testing, especially in cancer patients.
Patient with stage four lung cancer presented with fever post-chemotherapy, ultimately diagnosed with marantic endocarditis after excluding infection.
Extensive imaging suggested infectious embolization, yet biopsy confirmed metastatic cancer, complicating diagnosis and treatment.
The case illustrates the necessity of differentiating marantic endocarditis from infectious types, given the poor prognosis and need for timely anticoagulation.

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Case report reveals marantic endocarditis diagnosis in a lung cancer patient, highlighting complexity and treatment options.

Ferreira et al. (2025) studied this question.

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