Acute osteomyelitis, thrombophlebitis, and pulmonary embolism: a case report.
J Med Case Rep
; 17(1): 471, 2023 Oct 28.
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BACKGROUND: Septic pulmonary embolism (SPE), deep vein thrombophlebitis (DVT), and acute osteomyelitis (AOM) form a triad that is rarely seen in children and is usually associated with a history of trauma on long bones. Unfortunately, a delay in diagnosis is frequently observed in this syndrome, which places the patient at risk of life-threatening complications. This delay can largely be attributed to the failure to consider osteomyelitis as a potential underlying cause of DVT. CASE PRESENTATION: In this case report, we present the case of a 16-year-old Arabian male who presented with limb trauma and fever. The patient had a delayed diagnosis of osteomyelitis, which resulted in the formation of an abscess and subsequent joint destruction. Surgical drainage and joint replacement surgery were deemed necessary for treatment. CONCLUSIONS: persistent fever along with a history of trauma on a long bone with signs of DVT of the limb in a child should raise concern for osteomyelitis and an MRI evaluation of the limb should be obtained.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Osteomielitis
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Embolia Pulmonar
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Tromboflebitis
Límite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Humans
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Male
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En
Revista:
J Med Case Rep
Año:
2023
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Article
País de afiliación:
Siria
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido