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Candida osteomyelitis and disc space infection of the lumbar spine
1Department of Diagnostic Imaging, British Columbia Cancer Agency--Vancouver Center, Canada.
Skeletal Radiology
|January 1, 1997
Abstract:
Candida osteomyelitis is an uncommon complication of immunosuppressive therapy. Its radiographic manifestations are similar to those of other relatively indolent infectious agents. We report the CT and MR findings in a patient who developed this condition following treatment for acute myelogenous leukemia, and review the imaging literature covering similar cases.
Insights
Candida osteomyelitis is a rare complication of immunosuppressive therapy, often mimicking other infections on imaging. This case highlights CT and MR findings in a patient treated for acute myelogenous leukemia.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Infectious Diseases
- Oncology
Background:
- Candida osteomyelitis is an infrequent complication associated with immunosuppressive therapy.
- Radiographic features of Candida osteomyelitis can resemble those of other indolent infections.