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Actinomyces meyeri Popliteal Cyst Infection and Review of the Literature
Joint Authors
Dababneh, Ala S.
Palraj, Bharath Raj
Source
Case Reports in Infectious Diseases
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-01-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
A 66-year-old, Caucasian male presented with pain and swelling involving the left knee of one-week duration.
Arthrocentesis was negative for evidence of septic arthritis.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) study of the left knee showed degenerative arthritis, partial tear of medial meniscus, and a complex fluid collection along the posteromedial aspect of the left knee suggestive of popliteal cyst.
He underwent arthroscopy with partial medial meniscectomy.
Intraoperative joint fluid was noted to be cloudy but cultures were negative.
Arthroscopic procedure provided him with temporary relief but the pain and swelling in the posterior aspect of the left knee recurred in 6 weeks.
Repeat MRI showed complex fluid collection in the posterolateral aspect of left knee.
Ultrasound guided aspiration of the fluid collection revealed purulent material and cultures grew Actinomyces meyeri.
He was treated with 6 weeks of intravenous penicillin regimen followed by 18 months of oral penicillin.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Palraj, Bharath Raj& Dababneh, Ala S.. 2017. Actinomyces meyeri Popliteal Cyst Infection and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1146488
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Palraj, Bharath Raj& Dababneh, Ala S.. Actinomyces meyeri Popliteal Cyst Infection and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1146488
American Medical Association (AMA)
Palraj, Bharath Raj& Dababneh, Ala S.. Actinomyces meyeri Popliteal Cyst Infection and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1146488
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1146488