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Gastric bezoars secondary to mixed infection with Sarcina ventriculi and G + bacilli: a case report

Tao Wang1, Dan Xiang2

  • 1Department of Pathology, Ya'an People's Hospital, Ya'an, Sichuan, China.

BMC Infectious Diseases
|July 12, 2024
PubMed

Insights

Sarcina ventriculi, a bacterium causing gastric issues, can lead to bezoars. This case highlights a mixed infection with G+ bacilli, emphasizing the need for better understanding and treatment of Sarcina ventriculi infections.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Sarcina ventriculi is a bacterium with a distinct histological appearance.
  • Infections can cause abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and severe complications.
  • Delayed gastric emptying is a primary risk factor for Sarcina ventriculi infection.

Observation:

  • This report details a rare case of gastric bezoars.
  • The bezoars were a consequence of a mixed infection.
  • The causative agents identified were Sarcina ventriculi and Gram-positive (G+) bacilli.

Findings:

  • Diagnosis was confirmed through pathological biopsy.
  • The specific histological morphology of Sarcina ventriculi was noted.
  • The co-occurrence of Sarcina ventriculi and G+ bacilli in gastric bezoars is presented.

Implications:

  • The pathogenicity of Sarcina ventriculi remains largely unknown.
  • Current treatment strategies for Sarcina ventriculi infections are inconsistent.
  • This case underscores the need for further research into Sarcina ventriculi infections and their management, particularly in mixed infections leading to bezoar formation.
Keywords:
Sarcina ventriculiGastric bezoarG + bacilli

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