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Candida Empyema as a Red Flag for Esophageal Rupture: A Case Report and Literature Review.
Candida Empyema as a Red Flag for Esophageal Rupture: A Case Report and Literature Review.
- Source :
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Case reports in infectious diseases [Case Rep Infect Dis] 2020 Apr 14; Vol. 2020, pp. 3935691. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Apr 14 (Print Publication: 2020). - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Background . Candida empyema is a rare entity with an extremely high mortality rate.We present a case of multi species Candida empyema in an immunocompetent female patient with Boerhaave syndrome secondary to retching and vomiting after heroin withdrawal. This case highlights an unusual presentation of a common infection but stresses on the fact that a high index of suspicion is necessary for early identification, prompt initiation of antifungal therapy, and drainage with surgical repair to improve overall survival and outcomes.<br />Competing Interests: The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest.<br /> (Copyright © 2020 Naureen Ali and Getahun Abate.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2090-6625
- Volume :
- 2020
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Case reports in infectious diseases
- Publication Type :
- Report
- Accession number :
- 32351745
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/3935691