Concomitant pyogenic spondylodiscitis and empyema following tongue cancer resection and wisdom tooth extraction: A case report and literature review
Kunio Yoshizawa,
Takashi Yagi,
Tsuyoshi Uchida
et al.
Abstract:Rationale:
Pyogenic spondylodiscitis is an infectious spinal disease that causes significant motor dysfunctions. Its diagnosis can be challenging owing to its rapid onset and nonspecific symptoms.
Patient concerns:
A 79-year-old Japanese man with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus and polymyalgia rheumatica presented to our department with tongue pain. Following partial glossectomy and wisdom tooth extraction under general anesthesia, on 10 postopera… Show more
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