| Acute haematogenous osteomyelitis of the patella revealed by a pathological fracture in multiple myeloma. | |
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PMID: 1732405 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A 57-year-old man was followed up for multiple myeloma with no lytic bone lesions. During a septicaema, he presented with a pathological fracture of the patella. Despite a poor haematological status, he received surgical treatment, which allowed diagnosis of haematogenous osteomyelitis of the patella. The outcome was favourable, with a 6-week plaster immobilization after cerclage and 4 months of intravenous antibiotic therapy. This case emphasizes the fact that one well-known cause of bone lesions may lead to an erroneous diagnosis. The successful clinical course suggests that accurate therapeutic management may be discussed in haematological malignancies when intensive-care support is available. |
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Authors:
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A Guerci; D Mainard; D Thiery |
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of internal medicine Volume: 231 ISSN: 0954-6820 ISO Abbreviation: J. Intern. Med. Publication Date: 1992 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1992-02-27 Completed Date: 1992-02-27 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8904841 Medline TA: J Intern Med Country: ENGLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 87-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Service de Médecine Interne A, CHU Brabois, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France. |
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Acute Disease Bacteremia / complications Fractures, Spontaneous / pathology* Humans Male Middle Aged Multiple Myeloma / complications* Osteomyelitis / complications, microbiology, pathology* Patella / injuries* |
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