A Case of Septic Azygos Vein Embolism Caused by Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia

A Septic embolism is a type of embolism infected with bacteria containing pus. These may become dangerous if dislodged from their original location. Embolisms of this type in the azygos vein are potentially fatal. The diagnosis of septic azygos vein embolism is difficult, so rapid diagnosis and trea...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Kang, Won Sik, Min, Joo-Won, Park, Sang Joon, Lee, Min Kyung, Park, Chan Sup, Chung, Jae Ho
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: The Korean Academy of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases 2012
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3510284/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23227074
http://dx.doi.org/10.4046/trd.2012.72.3.328
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Sumario:A Septic embolism is a type of embolism infected with bacteria containing pus. These may become dangerous if dislodged from their original location. Embolisms of this type in the azygos vein are potentially fatal. The diagnosis of septic azygos vein embolism is difficult, so rapid diagnosis and treatment is important to avoid complications. Generally, treatment is enough for appropriate antibiotic therapy without anticoagulant therapy. We report a case of staphylococcal septic embolism in the azygos vein, which was discovered in a 51-year-old man exhibiting chest pain, dyspnea and fever. The patient was treated with antibiotic therapy alone without the use of anticoagulants.

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