Pulmonary Septic Emboli due to Azygos Vein Septic Thrombosis
Joint Authors
Muoneke, Mary
Shaheen, Khaldoon
Altaqi, Basel
Pradhan, Ginius
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-03-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The triad of extrapulmonary infection, contiguous septic vein thrombosis, and septic pulmonary embolism is a rare complex but associated with significant morbidity and mortality.
Septic azygos vein thrombosis is extremely rare and potentially serious since it may also cause pulmonary emboli and sudden death.
We report a case of a 32-year-old woman with history of IV drug abuse who presented with epidural abscess and methicillin-resistant S.
aureus (MRSA) bacteremia.
Later she developed signs of septic pulmonary embolism secondary to septic azygos vein thrombosis.
With early diagnosis, appropriate antimicrobial therapy, and control of the infectious source, resolution of the illness can be expected for most patients with avoidance of potential complications.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Pradhan, Ginius& Shaheen, Khaldoon& Muoneke, Mary& Altaqi, Basel. 2013. Pulmonary Septic Emboli due to Azygos Vein Septic Thrombosis. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Pradhan, Ginius…[et al.]. Pulmonary Septic Emboli due to Azygos Vein Septic Thrombosis. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Pradhan, Ginius& Shaheen, Khaldoon& Muoneke, Mary& Altaqi, Basel. Pulmonary Septic Emboli due to Azygos Vein Septic Thrombosis. Case Reports in Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-506792
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-506792