Fungal Endocarditis on Prosthetic Valve

Fungal Endocarditis on Prosthetic Valve •View of excised prosthetic valve. The only visible short portion of the rim of the prosthesis is a shining black thin object in the upper part of image to your left of the midline. •The rest of this view of the prosthesis is covered by a vegetation with an irregular granular tan surface speckled with fresh blood. (Description By:J. Hasson, M.D. ) (Image Contrib. by: Saint Francis Hospital )