Radiologic finding of intraosseous gas: A rare case of emphysematous osteomyelitis of the foot

Vikash Bhattarai, MBBS, MD; Kshitiz Acharya, MBBS; Sandip Kuikel, MBBS; Sandeep Mahat, MBBS, MD; Surbhi Agarwal, MBBS, MD; Raman Ghimire, MBBS, MD; Astha Shree Krishna Poudel, MBBS, MD

Radiology Case Reports (Feb 2023)

Radiologic finding of intraosseous gas: A rare case of emphysematous osteomyelitis of the foot

Vikash Bhattarai, MBBS, MD,
Kshitiz Acharya, MBBS,
Sandip Kuikel, MBBS,
Sandeep Mahat, MBBS, MD,
Surbhi Agarwal, MBBS, MD,
Raman Ghimire, MBBS, MD,
Astha Shree Krishna Poudel, MBBS, MD

Affiliations

Vikash Bhattarai, MBBS, MD: Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital, Kathmandu, 44600, Nepal; Corresponding author.
Kshitiz Acharya, MBBS: Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Tribhuvan University Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu, Nepal
Sandip Kuikel, MBBS: Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Tribhuvan University Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu, Nepal
Sandeep Mahat, MBBS, MD: Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital, Kathmandu, 44600, Nepal
Surbhi Agarwal, MBBS, MD: Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital, Kathmandu, 44600, Nepal
Raman Ghimire, MBBS, MD: Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital, Kathmandu, 44600, Nepal
Astha Shree Krishna Poudel, MBBS, MD: Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Tribhuvan University Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu, Nepal

Journal volume & issue: Vol. 18, no. 2
pp. 643 – 646

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Emphysematous osteomyelitis is a rare but potentially life-threatening infection which is characterized by presence of intraosseous gas. It is a very rare form of osteomyelitis which is complicated by infection with gas forming organisms. In majority of the cases, it has been found to be associated with comorbidities like immunosuppressive therapies, diabetes mellitus, alcohol use, and several others. Early identification on radiologic imaging is necessary to enable implementation of prompt treatment plan.

Published in Radiology Case Reports

ISSN: 1930-0433 (Online)
Publisher: Elsevier
Country of publisher: United States
LCC subjects: Medicine: Medicine (General): Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine
Website: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/radiology-case-reports

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