Spondylodiscitis due to Prevotella associated with ovarian mass--a rare case report and review of literature.
World Neurosurg
; 73(2): 119-22, 2010 Feb.
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| ID: mdl-20860938
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Spondylodiscitis is commonly caused by aerobic bacteria. Of all the spinal infections, anaerobic organisms account for less than 3% and are usually seen in postoperative patients. CASE DESCRIPTION We report a rare case of spontaneous onset of spondylodiscitis caused by anaerobe Prevotella that led to the diagnosis of serous cystadenofibroma of the ovaries.CONCLUSION:
The finding of Prevotella species in musculoskeletal infection should prompt investigation of the genitourinary system.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Neoplasias Ovarianas
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Discite
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Infecções por Bacteroidaceae
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Cistadenoma Seroso
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Prevotella
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2010
Tipo de documento:
Article