emphysematous osteomyelitis


Emphysematous osteomyelitis is an extremely rare form of osteomyelitis which is complicated by infection with gas-forming organisms. Only a handful of cases are published in the literature.
Pathology
Commonly reported organisms include
- Fusobacterium necrophorum
- Escherichia coli
- Bacteroides spp
- Klebsiella pneumoniae
Location
The vertebrae may be involved in ~ 40% of cases
Radiographic features
General
It has characterized by presence of intra-osseous gas accompanied by other signs of bony and soft tissue infection.
Etymology
It was initially described by P C Ram and colleagues in 1981 .
See also
- intra-osseous gas
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