Clostridium septicum Sepsis and Colon Carcinoma : Report of 4 Cases
Joint Authors
Feller, Edward
Clements, Aine
Mao, Eric
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-06-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
An association exists between colon carcinoma and Clostridium septicum infection, especially bacteremia.
We reviewed retrospectively all positive blood cultures for this organism at a 300-bed general hospital over 4 years.
Four of 15 cases were associated with concurrent colon carcinoma.
C.
septicum infection was the presenting feature of previously undiagnosed large bowel malignancy in three patients.
We report this small case series to alert clinicians to the diverse spectrum and diagnostic difficulties of this rare, potentially catastrophic association.
Although commonly associated with necrotizing skin or soft tissue infections, this bacterium can present with nonspecific or atypical symptoms.
All patients with positive blood cultures for C.
septicum, even without clinical suspicion of large bowel malignancy, should undergo colonoscopy to evaluate for colon carcinoma.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mao, Eric& Clements, Aine& Feller, Edward. 2011. Clostridium septicum Sepsis and Colon Carcinoma : Report of 4 Cases. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mao, Eric…[et al.]. Clostridium septicum Sepsis and Colon Carcinoma : Report of 4 Cases. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Mao, Eric& Clements, Aine& Feller, Edward. Clostridium septicum Sepsis and Colon Carcinoma : Report of 4 Cases. Case Reports in Medicine. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-3.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-457199