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Gas-forming infections

D J Adamson1, C C Smith, F W Smith

  • 1Department of Nuclear Medicine, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Foresterhill, UK.

Postgraduate Medical Journal
|July 1, 1993
PubMed
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An elderly woman presented with confusion and gait disturbance. Examination revealed a swollen, red left thigh with crepitus, suggesting a serious underlying condition.

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Infectious Disease
  • Orthopedics

Background:

  • Elderly patients are susceptible to various medical conditions.
  • Confusion and difficulty walking can indicate serious underlying pathologies.

Observation:

  • An 89-year-old female patient experienced progressive confusion and impaired ambulation.
  • Physical examination identified swelling and erythema of the left thigh.
  • Audible and palpable crepitus was noted in the affected thigh.

Findings:

  • The clinical presentation suggests a potential diagnosis of necrotizing soft tissue infection or severe cellulitis with gas formation.
  • Crepitus in the thigh can indicate the presence of gas, often associated with bacterial infection.

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Implications:

  • Prompt diagnosis and aggressive management are crucial for favorable outcomes in elderly patients with such symptoms.
  • Further investigations are warranted to confirm the etiology and guide treatment, potentially involving imaging and microbiological studies.