Fungal spondylodiscitis due to Candida albicans: an atypical case and review of the literature☆

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  • Álynson Larocca Kulcheski
  • Xavier Soler Graells
  • Marcel Luiz Benato
  • Pedro Grein Del Santoro
  • André Luis Sebben
چکیده

Spondylodiscitis due to Candida is a rare complication from hematogenic dissemination of infection caused by this fungus. We present an atypical case of spondylodiscitis caused by this germ that occurred after chest contusion and progressed with necrotizing fasciitis of the anterior region of the chest and osteomyelitis of the sternum. Through contiguity, it also affected the upper thoracic spine. The patient evolved with neurological alterations and recovered satisfactorily after appropriate treatment with surgical decompression of the spinal cord and specific antibiotic therapy.

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دوره 50  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2015