Clostridium septicum Bacteremia As the Presenting Sign of Colon Cancer.
| Autor: | Abraham AT; Internal Medicine, University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Graduate Medical Education/Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) Florida, North Florida Hospital, Gainesville, USA., Padam S; Internal Medicine, University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Graduate Medical Education/Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) Florida, North Florida Hospital, Gainesville, USA. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Cureus [Cureus] 2023 Sep 16; Vol. 15 (9), pp. e45343. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Sep 16 (Print Publication: 2023). |
| DOI: | 10.7759/cureus.45343 |
| Abstrakt: | Colon cancer is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality throughout the world. Some of the most common presenting signs are a change in bowel habits, alteration of fecal contour or consistency, blood in stool, fatigue, and weight loss. However, it may present insidiously. This is the case of an 81-year-old female with Clostridium septicum bacteremia as the primary presenting sign of metastatic colon cancer. In further literature review, we discuss the genomic associations that contribute to the severity of the disease and explore the potential links between the gut microbiome and colorectal carcinoma. This article highlights risk factor modifications and lab abnormalities that may be useful for the primary care provider and acute care practitioner. Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. (Copyright © 2023, Abraham et al.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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