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Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports | Volume-13 | Issue-09
Vertebral Body Emphysematous Osteomyelitis in a Diabetic Patient: A Rare Entity Revealed by CT scan
I. Zouidine, I. Erraad, Y. Bouktib, A. El Hajjami, B. Boutakioute, M. Ouali Idrissi, N. Cherif Idrissi El Guennouni
Published: Sept. 2, 2025 |
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Pages: 1969-1971
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Abstract
Background: Emphysematous osteomyelitis is an extremely rare and potentially life-threatening infection, defined by the presence of intraosseous gas, most often caused by gas-forming Gram-negative. The vertebral column is an uncommon site of involvement, with very few cases reported to date. Diabetes mellitus is a well-recognized predisposing factor, as it compromises host immunity and creates a favorable environment for rapid bacterial proliferation. We report the case of emphysematous osteomyelitis of the L4 vertebra in a 69-year-old female patient admitted to the intensive care unit for diabetic ketoacidosis.