Septic Pulmonary Embolism Case Report: Optimal Outcome after Insertion of an Inferior Vena Cava Filter in a Patient with<i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>Bacteraemia

Esteves, Isabel; Castro, Sofia; Abecasis, Francisco; Camilo, Cristina; Vieira, Marisa; Gama, Dinis da; Correia, Manuela

doi:10.1155/2010/651023

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“…Since 2010, we have identified 15 reported cases of paediatric PVL-SA severe infections and Table 1 summarizes the main results of these reports regarding the clinical presentations, radiological findings, treatment and outcome [2][3][4][5][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23].…”

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Panton-valentine leukocidin Staphylococcus aureus severe infection in an infant: a case report and a review of the literature

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Background Panton-Valentine leukocidin (PVL) is one of the major virulence factor of Staphylococcus aureus (SA) that might be associated with invasive life-threating infections. A prompt diagnosis and adequate treatment are essential in achieving the best outcome and avoiding serious sequelae. We describe a case of severe invasive PVL-SA infection in an infant. A literature review starting from 2010 was also performed in order to discuss clinical presentations, radiological findings, treatment and outcome. Case presentation This is a case of a 6-month-old boy who rapidly developed high fever and poor general condition. He was diagnosed as having multiple muscular abscesses, multiple foci of osteomyelitis and bloodstream infections caused by Panton-Valentine leukocidin Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. He received intravenous antibiotics and surgical drainage of the abscess with progressive recovery. Conclusion Our report highlights the importance of improving awareness of this severe infection, as a prompt diagnosis and adequate manage is essential in order to save life and to prevent serious complications.

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Panton-valentine leukocidin Staphylococcus aureus severe infection in an infant: a case report and a review of the literature

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“…Tout comme les autres origines d'EP non cruoriques, elle constitue une entité rare. On distingue trois situations à risques d'embolie septique : la présence de cathéter ou de matériel endovasculaire infecté, l'infection des parties molles et l'endocardite du coeur droit avec ou sans prise de substance [1,2].…”

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Intérêt de la scintigraphie pulmonaire dans le diagnostic non invasif de l’embolie pulmonaire septique chez l’enfant

Alaoui

Aschawa²,

Aaouini³

et al. 2015

Médecine Nucléaire

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“…[4] However, such deaths usually have a more progressively deteriorating course rather than a sudden deterioration of seemingly improving condition. Sudden deterioration of her condition points towards pulmonary thrombo embolism; another well known complication of septic arthritis [5]. On the other hand, septic pulmonary embolism is a reported complication and needs to be considered as a cause for her sudden onset of dyspnoea and death within few hours [6].…”

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A case of sudden death due to septic pulmonary embolism

Kitulwatte¹,

Wijerathna²

2014

Medico-Legal J SL

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Introduction: Sudden deaths in hospital following a short duration of seemingly improving illness arouse suspicion of medical maltreatment. It is mandatory to have a medico-legal investigation in to such deaths. Facts, explanations, and opinions made by the forensic pathologists at the end of an autopsy examination are of crucial importance to eliminate or confirm such doubts. We report how a thorough autopsy examination including ancillary testing can lead to effective administration of justice in such cases.Case History: A 42 year woman with diabetes mellitus was admitted to hospital with fever and right knee joint swelling and tenderness of one week's duration. There was cellulitis over the right knee joint and underlying septic arthritis. Surgical drainage of the joint was done and intra venous antibiotics were given and the condition seemed to be improving. On the 4 th day of admission, she developed sudden onset of shortness of breath and central chest pain resulting in death 12 hours later. At autopsy she was pale and icteric. There was evidence of septic arthritis with surrounding necrotizing fasciitis and deep venous thrombosis of the right calf. There was consolidation of the right lung with patchy focal pale yellow areas with surrounding erythema, and evidence of multi-organ sepsis. Microscopy confirmed multi organ involvement and revealed pneumonia of the right lung with early abscess formation and multiple bilateral peripheral septic thrombo emboli. There was septic thrombosis of the calf veins with associated thrombo phlebitis. Conclusion:Facts revealed at autopsy explained the sudden death and the possibility of such death was scientifically clarified. The cause of death was concluded as septic pulmonary thrombo embolism due to deep venous septic thrombosis and thrombophlebitis due to septic arthritis and necrotizing fasciitis.

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Septic Pulmonary Embolism Case Report: Optimal Outcome after Insertion of an Inferior Vena Cava Filter in a Patient withStaphylococcus aureusBacteraemia

Cited by 6 publications

References 16 publications

Panton-valentine leukocidin Staphylococcus aureus severe infection in an infant: a case report and a review of the literature

Panton-valentine leukocidin Staphylococcus aureus severe infection in an infant: a case report and a review of the literature

Intérêt de la scintigraphie pulmonaire dans le diagnostic non invasif de l’embolie pulmonaire septique chez l’enfant

A case of sudden death due to septic pulmonary embolism

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