Clostridium septicum septicaemia with myonecrosis

Authors: Salanitri, GC¹; Tauro, PG¹

Source: Australasian Radiology, Volume 43, Number 2, May 1999 , pp. 256-259(4)

Publisher: Blackwell Publishing

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Abstract:

A case of fatal spontaneous gas gangrene due to Clostridium septicum septicaemia associated with an occult rectal malignancy is presented. This condition has a rapid progression and a high mortality even with prompt treatment. It is important that the radiologist considers this diagnosis in an appropriate clinical setting to allow rapid instigation of appropriate therapy.

Keywords: Clostridium septicum; gas gangrene; myonecrosis

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1046/j.1440-1673.1999.00644.x

Affiliations: 1: Department of Medical Imaging, Preston and Northcote Community Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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