Candida tropicalis Spondylodiskitis in a Patient with Colon Cancer
Author Information
Author(s): Parthiban Chandra JKB, Majeed Shiju A, Mahalingam Shanthanam S
Primary Institution: Kovai Medical Center and Hospital
Conclusion
The case highlights that early diagnosis and treatment of Candida tropicalis spondylodiskitis can lead to good recovery and avoid the need for more invasive surgery.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had severe back pain and was diagnosed with spondylodiskitis after surgery for colon cancer.
- MRI showed multilevel lumbar spondylodiskitis, and biopsy confirmed Candida tropicalis infection.
- The patient was treated with fluconazole and showed significant improvement.
Takeaway
A man with colon cancer got a rare spine infection from a fungus called Candida tropicalis, but after treatment, he felt better and could move around again.
Methodology
The patient underwent MRI, biopsy, and was treated with fluconazole while being stabilized with posterior pedicle screw instrumentation.
Limitations
The case report is based on a single patient, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 62-year-old man with a history of carcinoma of the sigmoid colon.
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