Acute osteomyelitis of the mandible caused by Rhodococcus equi in an immunocompromised patient: a case report and literature review

2012 ◽  
Vol 114 (4) ◽  
pp. e1-e5 ◽  
Author(s):  
George Rallis ◽  
Panayotis Dais ◽  
George Gkinis ◽  
Constantinos Mourouzis ◽  
Vasiliki Papaioannou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Immunocompromised Patient ◽  
Rhodococcus Equi ◽  
Acute Osteomyelitis

scholarly journals Osteomyelitis Infection ofMycobacterium marinum: A Case Report and Literature Review

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hao H. Nguyen ◽  
Nada Fadul ◽  
Muhammad S. Ashraf ◽  
Dawd S. Siraj
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Necrotizing Fasciitis ◽  
Soft Tissue Infection ◽  
Immunocompromised Patient ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Immunocompromised Patients ◽  
Deep Soft Tissue ◽  
Invasive Infections

Mycobacterium marinum(M. marinum) is a ubiquitous waterborne organism that grows optimally at temperatures around 30°C. It is a nontuberculousMycobacteriumfound in nonchlorinated water with worldwide prevalence. It is the most common atypicalMycobacteriumthat causes opportunistic infection in humans.M. marinumcan cause superficial infections and localized invasive infections in humans, with the hands being the sites most frequently affected. It can cause skin lesions, which are either single, papulonodular lesions, confined to an extremity, or may resemble cutaneous sporotrichosis. This infection can also cause deeper infections including tenosynovitis, bursitis, arthritis, and osteomyelitis. Disseminated infections and visceral involvements have been reported in immunocompromised patients. We here report a case of severe deep soft tissue infection with necrotizing fasciitis and osteomyelitis of the left upper extremity (LUE) caused byM. marinumin an immunocompromised patient.

scholarly journals Toxoplasmosis of the spinal cord in an immunocompromised patient: case report and review of the literature.

2013 ◽  
pp. 232-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolina Rodriguez Trillos ◽  
Ernesto Martinez Buitrago ◽  
Edwin Carrascal ◽  
Sandra Sanchez ◽  
Guillermo Bolivar Cuten
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Therapeutic Approach ◽  
Immunocompromised Patient ◽  
Diagnostic Tools ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Patient Case ◽  
Comprehensive Literature Review

We, herein, describe an HIV-positive patient with toxoplasmosis of the spinal cord. We also carried out a comprehensive literature review of this topic, with emphasis on the diagnostic tools and therapeutic approach.

scholarly journals Histoplasma capsulatum and Mycobacterium avium co-infection in an immunocompromised patient: Case report and literature review

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
pp. 29-32
Author(s):  
Rossana Patricia Basso ◽  
Vanice Rodrigues Poester ◽  
Jussara Maria Silveira ◽  
Roseli Stone Vieira ◽  
Luisa Dias da Mota ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Mycobacterium Avium ◽  
Histoplasma Capsulatum ◽  
Immunocompromised Patient ◽  
Patient Case

scholarly journals 779 An Unusual Manifestation of Tophaceous Gout in The Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Tendon of An Immunocompromised Patient: A Case Report and Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_6) ◽  
Author(s):  
N Glynn ◽  
S Martin ◽  
H Lewis
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Immunocompromised Patient ◽  
High Risk Patient ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Unusual Presentation ◽  
Immunocompromised Patients ◽  
Joint Movement ◽  
Tophaceous Gout ◽  
Transplant Patients

Abstract Aim This case report showcases an unusual presentation of tophaceous gout, in an immunocompromised patient. Furthermore, through a literature review, we highlight challenges posed by immunocompromised patients, the clinical manifestations of gout in the hand and principles of management. Method We report the case of a 62-year-old lady with previous liver transplant on immunosuppressants. She was admitted with a left palmar abscess, pyogenic tenosynovitis of the index finger and was taken to theatre for debridement and washout. Superimposed infection was apparent. This originated from an exophytic mass extending from the palm to FDS tendon insertion. This was debulked and histologically confirmed as gout. A review of the literature was performed using key search terms on PubMed relating to manifestations of gout in the tendons of the hand, and in patients on immunosuppression. Results Reports in the literature describe cases of gouty tendinopathy in both flexor and extensor tendons. Reported symptoms include triggering, tendon rupture and tenosynovitis. Gout occurs in a higher frequency in transplant patients. This can be attributed to medications such as cyclosporine which predispose to hyperuricaemia. Management of this condition involves medical optimisation. Despite concurrent problems with wound healing in the immunocompromised with gout, surgical intervention may be required. Indications include superimposed infection, attenuated tendon glide, joint movement, and neuropathy. Perioperative antibiotics are recommended in all immunocompromised patients. Conclusions This case highlights an unusual presentation of gout and the challenges of managing patients on immunosuppressant therapy. A greater awareness of this condition will allow for appropriate management in this high-risk patient cohort.

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