Radiologic finding of intraosseous gas: A rare case of emphysematous osteomyelitis of the foot
Emphysematous osteomyelitis is a rare but potentially life-threatening infection which is characterized by presence of intraosseous gas. It is a very rare form of osteomyelitis which is complicated by infection with gas forming organisms. In majority of the cases, it has been found to be associated...
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| author | Vikash Bhattarai, MBBS, MD Kshitiz Acharya, MBBS Sandip Kuikel, MBBS Sandeep Mahat, MBBS, MD Surbhi Agarwal, MBBS, MD Raman Ghimire, MBBS, MD Astha Shree Krishna Poudel, MBBS, MD |
| author_facet | Vikash Bhattarai, MBBS, MD Kshitiz Acharya, MBBS Sandip Kuikel, MBBS Sandeep Mahat, MBBS, MD Surbhi Agarwal, MBBS, MD Raman Ghimire, MBBS, MD Astha Shree Krishna Poudel, MBBS, MD |
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| description | Emphysematous osteomyelitis is a rare but potentially life-threatening infection which is characterized by presence of intraosseous gas. It is a very rare form of osteomyelitis which is complicated by infection with gas forming organisms. In majority of the cases, it has been found to be associated with comorbidities like immunosuppressive therapies, diabetes mellitus, alcohol use, and several others. Early identification on radiologic imaging is necessary to enable implementation of prompt treatment plan. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b03fac7708394d56953085686495841f2022-12-22T03:01:39ZengElsevierRadiology Case Reports1930-04332023-02-01182643646Radiologic finding of intraosseous gas: A rare case of emphysematous osteomyelitis of the footVikash Bhattarai, MBBS, MD0Kshitiz Acharya, MBBS1Sandip Kuikel, MBBS2Sandeep Mahat, MBBS, MD3Surbhi Agarwal, MBBS, MD4Raman Ghimire, MBBS, MD5Astha Shree Krishna Poudel, MBBS, MD6Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital, Kathmandu, 44600, Nepal; Corresponding author.Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Tribhuvan University Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu, NepalMaharajgunj Medical Campus, Tribhuvan University Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu, NepalDepartment of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital, Kathmandu, 44600, NepalDepartment of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital, Kathmandu, 44600, NepalDepartment of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital, Kathmandu, 44600, NepalMaharajgunj Medical Campus, Tribhuvan University Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu, NepalEmphysematous osteomyelitis is a rare but potentially life-threatening infection which is characterized by presence of intraosseous gas. It is a very rare form of osteomyelitis which is complicated by infection with gas forming organisms. In majority of the cases, it has been found to be associated with comorbidities like immunosuppressive therapies, diabetes mellitus, alcohol use, and several others. Early identification on radiologic imaging is necessary to enable implementation of prompt treatment plan.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S193004332200992XEmphysematous osteomyelitisIntraosseous gasFootCase report |
| spellingShingle | Vikash Bhattarai, MBBS, MD Kshitiz Acharya, MBBS Sandip Kuikel, MBBS Sandeep Mahat, MBBS, MD Surbhi Agarwal, MBBS, MD Raman Ghimire, MBBS, MD Astha Shree Krishna Poudel, MBBS, MD Radiologic finding of intraosseous gas: A rare case of emphysematous osteomyelitis of the foot Radiology Case Reports Emphysematous osteomyelitis Intraosseous gas Foot Case report |
| title | Radiologic finding of intraosseous gas: A rare case of emphysematous osteomyelitis of the foot |
| title_full | Radiologic finding of intraosseous gas: A rare case of emphysematous osteomyelitis of the foot |
| title_fullStr | Radiologic finding of intraosseous gas: A rare case of emphysematous osteomyelitis of the foot |
| title_full_unstemmed | Radiologic finding of intraosseous gas: A rare case of emphysematous osteomyelitis of the foot |
| title_short | Radiologic finding of intraosseous gas: A rare case of emphysematous osteomyelitis of the foot |
| title_sort | radiologic finding of intraosseous gas a rare case of emphysematous osteomyelitis of the foot |
| topic | Emphysematous osteomyelitis Intraosseous gas Foot Case report |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S193004332200992X |
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