Author:
Gibson Michael A,Avgerinos Dimitrios V,Llaguna Omar H,Sheth Nitin D
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Gas gangrene is a relatively rare event that is typically associated with history of trauma. A non-traumatic history of gas gangrene has been associated with Clostridium septicum and cecal malignancy.
Case presentation
We present a case of a 54-year-old male patient who presented with myonecrosis secondary to Clostridium septicum septicemia and an occult cecal carcinoma.
Conclusion
C. septicum and its association with malignancy should be considered in any patient suffering from myonecrosis without a history of trauma.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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