Septic pulmonary embolism associated with renal abscess: a case report.
J Emerg Med
; 42(3): e51-3, 2012 Mar.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19272739
BACKGROUND: Septic pulmonary embolism (SPE) is a rare condition that is difficult to diagnose. OBJECTIVES: To describe the clinical course and diagnosis of a patient with SPE. CASE REPORT: We report on a case of SPE diagnosed in the emergency department and review the current literature. CONCLUSION: The diagnosis of SPE can be made using computed tomography scan. Early diagnosis and appropriate antibiotic therapy are important factors for the control of the infection.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Embolia Pulmonar
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Sepsis
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Absceso
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Infecciones por Escherichia coli
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Enfermedades Renales
Tipo de estudio:
Risk_factors_studies
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Screening_studies
Límite:
Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Emerg Med
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA DE EMERGENCIA
Año:
2012
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Turquía
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos