Eikenella Corrodens Cervical Spinal Epidural Abscess Induced by a Fish Bone
Journal of Korean Medical Science
;
: 380-382, 2007.
Article
Dans Anglais
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| ID: wpr-111545
ABSTRACT
Cervical spinal epidural abscess, caused by fish bone injury and a secondary infection by Eikenella corrodens which is part of the normal flora, has not been reported. A 72-yr-old man came to the hospital with pain in his posterior neck and both shoulders for 2 months. He also was experiencing weakness on his right side for 3 days. A fish bone had been stuck in his throat for about 2 months. Neurological examination revealed right hemiparesis, hypesthesia on the left extremities and neck stiffness. Laboratory findings showed an elevated ESR/CRP and leukocytosis, and magnetic resonance imaging revealed a retropharyngeal abscess and cervical myelitis. The patient was treated with emergency surgical decompression and antibiotics. A fish bone was removed from the C3-C4 intervertebral disc space. In the culture of chocolate blood agar and 5% sheep blood agar plate, E. corrodens was detected as a causative organism.
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WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Sujet Principal:
Os et tissu osseux
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Eikenella corrodens
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Infections bactériennes à Gram négatif
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Décompression chirurgicale
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Abcès épidural
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Poissons
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Aliments
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Corps étrangers
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Antibactériens
Limites du sujet:
Animaux
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Humains
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Mâle
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Journal of Korean Medical Science
Année:
2007
Type:
Article
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