An Unusual Case of Myocarditis, Left Ventricular Thrombus, and Embolic Stroke Caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae

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Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a common cause of community-acquired pneumonia, but it can affect other parts of the body. Due to the varied presentation and lack of readily available specific diagnostic tools, diagnosis is often challenging, which may lead to delay in the treatment and unfavorable outcomes. We describe such a unique case of myocarditis caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae complicated by left ventricular thrombus and an embolic stroke without the presence of pneumonia. There is a paucity of data regarding Mycoplasma pneumoniae myocarditis and stroke in the absence of pulmonary symptoms especially in adults, calling for further studies for early diagnosis and management.

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