VERTEBRAL OSTEOMYELITIS CAUSED BY THORACIC EMPYEMA, OR VICE-VERSA

Authors
LIESKER KR TACONIS WK PLASMANS CMT SCHREURS AJM
Citation
Kr. Liesker et al., VERTEBRAL OSTEOMYELITIS CAUSED BY THORACIC EMPYEMA, OR VICE-VERSA, The European respiratory journal, 9(11), 1996, pp. 2426-2428
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Respiratory System
Journal title
The European respiratory journal → ACNP
ISSN journal
09031936
Volume
9
Issue
11
Year of publication
1996
Pages
2426 - 2428
Database
ISI
SICI code
0903-1936(1996)9:11<2426:VOCBTE>2.0.ZU;2-1
Abstract
Thoracic empyema and vertebral osteomyelitis is a rare combination, We report a case of vertebral osteomyelitis possibly caused by a progres sive thoracic empyema. The causative pathogen was Escherichia coli, Co mputed tomographic (CT) scan and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) sugg ested the diagnosis of vertebral osteomyelitis, confirmed by transthor acic needle aspiration and operative findings. Aetiology and treatment are discussed.