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ArticleCureus2024

Radiological Assessment of Fusobacterium Necrophorum Osteomyelitis and Septic Arthritis: A Case Report.

Alexis Nguyen, Katherine E Guardado, Arif Musa, Chris Kelly

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Alexis NguyenRadiology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, USA.
Katherine E GuardadoOsteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University, Lansing, USA.
Arif MusaDiagnostic Radiology, Detroit Medical Center, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, USA.
Chris KellyRadiology, Detroit Medical Center, Wayne State University, Detroit, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This case report presents a unique case of pediatric Fusobacterium necrophorum osteomyelitis and septic arthritis, emphasizing the role of radiological imaging in diagnosis, treatment planning, and monitoring. Fusobacterium necrophorum, typically a member of the head and neck flora, is an uncommon causative agent of osteomyelitis, making this case particularly noteworthy. A 17-year-old male, with a history of recurrent otalgia, presented with worsening right otalgia, otorrhea for six days, headache, decreased range of motion of the neck to the right, and right hip pain. Radiological assessment, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and other diagnostic modalities, played a pivotal role in characterizing the extent of the disease, guiding surgical interventions, and monitoring treatment response. This case report demonstrates the significance of interdisciplinary collaboration and radiological expertise in managing complex musculoskeletal infections.

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debridementfusobacteriumlemierre's syndromemagnetic resonance imagingneck space infectionsnecrophorumosteomyelitisosteonecrosispediatricsseptic arthritis

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PMID39583359
PMCPMC11584983

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