Extensive Emphysematous Osteomyelitis Attributed to Escherichia coli Infection: Radiological Insights and Detailed Case Report of a Rare Entity.
| Autor: | Muralidharan Y; Radiodiagnosis, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS) Saveetha University, Chennai, IND., Subramonian SG; Radiodiagnosis, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS) Saveetha University, Chennai, IND., Jerosha S; Radiodiagnosis, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS) Saveetha University, Chennai, IND., Faizal A; Radiodiagnosis, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS) Saveetha University, Chennai, IND., Natarajan P; Radiodiagnosis, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS) Saveetha University, Chennai, IND. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Cureus [Cureus] 2024 Aug 15; Vol. 16 (8), pp. e66912. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Aug 15 (Print Publication: 2024). |
| DOI: | 10.7759/cureus.66912 |
| Abstrakt: | Emphysematous osteomyelitis (EO) is a rare and severe bone infection characterized by the presence of gas within the bone and surrounding soft tissues, commonly caused by gas-forming bacteria. We present a case of an elderly patient with extensive EO due to Escherichia coli infection. The patient exhibited systemic signs of infection and severe localized pain. Radiological assessments, including computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, demonstrated significant gas accumulation within the bone and adjacent tissues, confirming the diagnosis. Despite intensive antibiotic treatment and surgical intervention, the patient's condition initially worsened, highlighting the high morbidity and mortality associated with this infection. However, through prompt action and targeted intervention, a positive outcome was ultimately achieved. This case emphasizes the critical need for early diagnosis and aggressive management of EO to improve patient outcomes. Competing Interests: Human subjects: Consent was obtained or waived by all participants in this study. Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work. (Copyright © 2024, Muralidharan et al.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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