MR Imaging Findings of Lower Extremity Sepsis Caused by Vibrio Vulnificus: A Report of Three Cases
Lower extremity infection caused by Vibrio vulnificus sepsis is a rapidly progressing fatal condition. Prompt diagnosis followed by early and aggressive treatment with antibiotics and fasciotomy is crucial. In this report, we described lower extremity magnetic resonance (MR) images of three patients...
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doaj-ede37062ecb84e8691042c4fb8030e292020-11-25T01:29:34ZengThe Korean Society of Radiology대한영상의학회지1738-26372288-29282017-01-017615460https://doi.org/10.3348/jksr.2017.76.1.54MR Imaging Findings of Lower Extremity Sepsis Caused by Vibrio Vulnificus: A Report of Three CasesJihyun Kim0Sung Hye Koh1Soo Kee Min2Jeong-a Lee3Kwanseop Lee4Department of Radiology, Hallym University College of Medicine, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Anyang, KoreaDepartment of Radiology, Hallym University College of Medicine, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Anyang, KoreaDepartment of Pathology, Hallym University College of Medicine, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Anyang, KoreaDepartment of Internal Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Anyang, KoreaDepartment of Radiology, Hallym University College of Medicine, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Anyang, KoreaLower extremity infection caused by Vibrio vulnificus sepsis is a rapidly progressing fatal condition. Prompt diagnosis followed by early and aggressive treatment with antibiotics and fasciotomy is crucial. In this report, we described lower extremity magnetic resonance (MR) images of three patients with Vibrio vulnificus sepsis. In our cases, MR imaging of lower extremity with Vibrio vulnificus sepsis showed three common findings. First, the MR signal abnormalities appeared simultaneously in all layers, including skin, subcutaneous fat, muscles, and deep fasciae. Second, the inflammation showed symmetry on both legs. Third, none of our cases was accompanied by abscess formation. These imaging features may represent rapid progression of Vibrio vulnificus sepsis and could be helpful for accurate diagnosis, and prompt and aggressive treatment.https://doi.org/10.3348/jksr.2017.76.1.54vibrio vulnificuslower extremitysoft tissue infectionsmagnetic resonance imaging |
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Jihyun Kim Sung Hye Koh Soo Kee Min Jeong-a Lee Kwanseop Lee MR Imaging Findings of Lower Extremity Sepsis Caused by Vibrio Vulnificus: A Report of Three Cases 대한영상의학회지 vibrio vulnificus lower extremity soft tissue infections magnetic resonance imaging |
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Jihyun Kim Sung Hye Koh Soo Kee Min Jeong-a Lee Kwanseop Lee |
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Jihyun Kim |
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MR Imaging Findings of Lower Extremity Sepsis Caused by Vibrio Vulnificus: A Report of Three Cases |
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MR Imaging Findings of Lower Extremity Sepsis Caused by Vibrio Vulnificus: A Report of Three Cases |
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MR Imaging Findings of Lower Extremity Sepsis Caused by Vibrio Vulnificus: A Report of Three Cases |
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MR Imaging Findings of Lower Extremity Sepsis Caused by Vibrio Vulnificus: A Report of Three Cases |
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MR Imaging Findings of Lower Extremity Sepsis Caused by Vibrio Vulnificus: A Report of Three Cases |
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mr imaging findings of lower extremity sepsis caused by vibrio vulnificus: a report of three cases |
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The Korean Society of Radiology |
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대한영상의학회지 |
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1738-2637 2288-2928 |
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2017-01-01 |
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Lower extremity infection caused by Vibrio vulnificus sepsis is a rapidly progressing fatal condition. Prompt diagnosis followed by early and aggressive treatment with antibiotics and fasciotomy is crucial. In this report, we described lower extremity magnetic resonance (MR) images of three patients with Vibrio vulnificus sepsis. In our cases, MR imaging of lower extremity with Vibrio vulnificus sepsis showed three common findings. First, the MR signal abnormalities appeared simultaneously in all layers, including skin, subcutaneous fat, muscles, and deep fasciae. Second, the inflammation showed symmetry on both legs. Third, none of our cases was accompanied by abscess formation. These imaging features may represent rapid progression of Vibrio vulnificus sepsis and could be helpful for accurate diagnosis, and prompt and aggressive treatment. |
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vibrio vulnificus lower extremity soft tissue infections magnetic resonance imaging |
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https://doi.org/10.3348/jksr.2017.76.1.54 |
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