Cutaneous manifestations of infective endocarditis

Abstract

Infective endocarditis is a pathology with low incidence and high morbidity, so the early diagnosis and timely treatment are essential. Clinical presentation is varied; cutaneous manifestations include purpura, subungual hemorrhages, Osler’s nodes, and Janeway lesions. We report a case with skin´s lesions typical of IE caused by Staphylococcus aureus in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus. The importance of the dermatological examination as a diagnostic element of this pathology is highlighted.