Pneumococcal sepsis presenting as acute compartment syndrome of the lower limbs: a case report
2009
Pneumococcal Sepsis and Acute Compartment Syndrome Case Report
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Doddi Sudeendra, Singhal Tarun, Sinha Prakash
Primary Institution: Department of General Surgery, Princess Royal University Hospital
Hypothesis
Can pneumococcal sepsis lead to spontaneous acute compartment syndrome?
Conclusion
Sepsis should be strongly suspected in cases of bilateral acute compartment syndrome with spontaneous onset.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a history of vomiting and pain in both legs.
- Blood cultures confirmed the presence of Streptococcus pneumoniae.
- Fasciotomy was performed to relieve the compartment syndrome.
Takeaway
A man got really sick from a germ and his legs hurt a lot because of a serious condition called compartment syndrome. Doctors had to do surgery to help him.
Methodology
The patient underwent fasciotomy to relieve compartment syndrome, and blood cultures were taken to identify the infection.
Limitations
This is a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 40-year-old Caucasian man.
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