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A Case of Septic Azygos Vein Embolism Caused by Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia

  • Kang, Won-Sik (Department of Internal Medicine, Myoungji Hospital, Kwandong University College of Medicine) ;
  • Min, Joo-Won (Department of Internal Medicine, Myoungji Hospital, Kwandong University College of Medicine) ;
  • Park, Sang-Joon (Department of Internal Medicine, Myoungji Hospital, Kwandong University College of Medicine) ;
  • Lee, Min-Kyung (Department of Internal Medicine, Myoungji Hospital, Kwandong University College of Medicine) ;
  • Park, Chan-Sup (Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Myoungji Hospital, Kwandong University College of Medicine) ;
  • Chung, Jae-Ho (Department of Internal Medicine, Myoungji Hospital, Kwandong University College of Medicine)
  • Received : 2011.12.07
  • Accepted : 2012.01.27
  • Published : 2012.03.30
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Abstract

A Septic embolism is a type of embolism infected with bacteria containing pus. These may become dangerous if dislodged from their original location. Embolisms of this type in the azygos vein are potentially fatal. The diagnosis of septic azygos vein embolism is difficult, so rapid diagnosis and treatment is important to avoid complications. Generally, treatment is enough for appropriate antibiotic therapy without anticoagulant therapy. We report a case of staphylococcal septic embolism in the azygos vein, which was discovered in a 51-year-old man exhibiting chest pain, dyspnea and fever. The patient was treated with antibiotic therapy alone without the use of anticoagulants.

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