Fig. 3From: Multiple systemic embolism in infective endocarditis underlying in Barlow’s diseasePathological and gross valve findings. a. Necrotic area (yellow arrow) and solid abscess (red arrow) were seen in a section of removed spleen; b. Necrotic tissue and high neutrophil and macrophage infiltration (white arrow) were seen microscopically (magnification, ×200); c. Valvular vegetation resected during heart surgery; d. Mucoid degeneration of the mitral valve, fibrinous exudation with inflammatory cell infiltration, and mural thrombus formation are seen microscopically (magnification × 100)Back to article page