A Case of Septic Azygos Vein Embolism Caused by Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia

A Septic embolism is a type of embolism infected with bacteria containing pus. These may become dangerous if dislodged from their original location. Embolisms of this type in the azygos vein are potentially fatal. The diagnosis of septic azygos vein embolism is difficult, so rapid diagnosis and trea...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published inTuberculosis and respiratory diseases Vol. 72; no. 3; pp. 328 - 331
Main Authors Kang, Won Sik, Min, Joo-Won, Park, Sang Joon, Lee, Min Kyung, Park, Chan Sup, Chung, Jae Ho
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Korea (South) The Korean Academy of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases 01.03.2012
대한결핵및호흡기학회
Subjects
Case Report
내과학
Sepsis
Pulmonary Embolism
Azygos Vein
Staphylococcus aureus
Online AccessGet full text

Cover

More Information
Summary:A Septic embolism is a type of embolism infected with bacteria containing pus. These may become dangerous if dislodged from their original location. Embolisms of this type in the azygos vein are potentially fatal. The diagnosis of septic azygos vein embolism is difficult, so rapid diagnosis and treatment is important to avoid complications. Generally, treatment is enough for appropriate antibiotic therapy without anticoagulant therapy. We report a case of staphylococcal septic embolism in the azygos vein, which was discovered in a 51-year-old man exhibiting chest pain, dyspnea and fever. The patient was treated with antibiotic therapy alone without the use of anticoagulants.
Bibliography:ObjectType-Article-1
SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1
ObjectType-Feature-2
content type line 23
G704-000421.2012.72.3.002
ISSN:1738-3536
2005-6184
DOI:10.4046/trd.2012.72.3.328