Septic Intramuscular Embolism in a Neutropenic Patient with Myelodysplastic Syndrome Accompanied by Asymptomatic Septic Pulmonary Emboli

Abstract

Septic embolisms are rare disorders which are associated with increased mortality and morbidity. We describe a rare case of septic intramuscular embolism accompanied by asymptomatic pulmonary embolism in a neutropenic patient. Methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) was detected and multiple nodules were revealed in both thighs and lung. Although he was treated with sensitive antibiotics to S. aureus, the symptoms remained unchanged during the neutropenic period. Fever subsided rapidly and his thigh pain disappeared after neutropenia resolved. A prompt diagnosis and optimal therapeutic decisions are critical for the reduction of mortality.

One Fell Swoop: Septic Muscle Embolism and Central Venous Catheter Infection Imaged with [18F] Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography

“…Subsequently, a Multivalvular infective endocarditis (MIE) is a rare clinical condition with a prognosis that, despite advances in diagnosis and therapy, remains grim [1]. Septic embolisms are infrequent but are linked to elevated mortality and morbidity [2,3]. In these situations, imaging plays a crucial role in promptly detecting septic foci and monitoring the response to therapy.…”

“…Multivalvular infective endocarditis (MIE) is a rare clinical condition with a prognosis that, despite advances in diagnosis and therapy, remains grim[1]. Septic embolisms are infrequent but are linked toelevated mortality and morbidity[2,3]. In these…”