Clostridium septicum Aortitis and Cecal Adenocarcinoma
Joint Authors
Mwirigi, Nicola W.
Moseley, Brian D.
Bowen, Juan
Source
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-03-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Clostridium septicum aortitis is a rare infection that is highly associated with underlying malignancy.
We present a case of an 82-year-old male diagnosed with both C.
septicum aortitis and a high-grade cecal tubulovillous adenoma.
The patient was offered aortic resection; however, he opted for only suppressive antibiotic therapy and a right hemicolectomy with ileocolonic anastomosis.
He ultimately passed away 75 days following admission.
The authors report on the connection between C.
septicum aortitis and malignancy.
The authors also discuss the need for prompt treatment with antibiotics once the infection is identified and the consideration of aortic resection given the risk of aneurysmal change with aortic dissection or rupture.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Moseley, Brian D.& Mwirigi, Nicola W.& Bowen, Juan. 2010. Clostridium septicum Aortitis and Cecal Adenocarcinoma. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Moseley, Brian D.…[et al.]. Clostridium septicum Aortitis and Cecal Adenocarcinoma. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Moseley, Brian D.& Mwirigi, Nicola W.& Bowen, Juan. Clostridium septicum Aortitis and Cecal Adenocarcinoma. Case Reports in Medicine. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-447344
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-447344